- MK Party plans nationwide protest against VAT hike.
- MK Party wants to hold joint national shutdown with Progressive Caucus parties.
- Progressive Caucus includes MK Party, EFF, ATM, and smaller organizations.
- MK Party wants to convince these parties to resist VAT hike.
- Tensions exist between MK and EFF.
- MK Party emphasizes need for collective action against VAT hike.
- MK Party will also talk to civil society organizations to join the shutdown.
Source: ewn.co.za
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