- President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the GNU will broaden the list of food items exempt from VAT
- The Democratic Alliance praised the South African Poultry Association for supporting the removal of VAT on chicken
- The DA launched a petition in 2022 to support the proposal to remove VAT on chicken products
- The South African Informal Traders Alliance also called for the removal of VAT on chicken products
- Basic foodstuffs currently zero-rated for VAT in South Africa include items like brown bread, maize meal, and vegetables
- President Ramaphosa announced that the GNU will look to expand the range of essential food items exempt from VAT, including chicken and peanut butter
- The GNU will undertake a comprehensive review of administered prices to identify areas for price reduction to alleviate poverty and assist vulnerable populations
Source: sapeople.com
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