- The MK Party is threatening mass protests if the government raises VAT.
- MK supporters marched to the National Treasury and the SARB.
- The party says the rising cost of living is unbearable and they won’t accept another tax hike.
- MK’s parliamentary chief whip said they will bring the country to a standstill.
- The party plans to fight the proposed increase through protests and mass action.
- The party’s ranks include Bonginkosi Khanyile and Duduzile Zuma, who are facing trial for allegedly inciting the 2021 unrest.
- The question is whether the government will push the VAT hike through and if South Africa is prepared for the potential chaos.
Source: iafrica.com
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