- Kenny Kunene criticizes the DA for hypocrisy over VAT victory claims.
- Kunene accuses the DA of celebrating the VAT decision dishonestly.
- He claims the DA never initially opposed the VAT increase.
- Finance Minister confirmed the VAT rate will not increase by 0.5 percentage points.
- Kunene alleges the DA used the VAT issue to push for privatization and political appointments.
- The media briefing included various political parties.
- The DA has taken legal action against the VAT increase in the Western Cape High Court.
- Kunene warns South Africans not to be misled by DA’s victory claims.
- The VAT increase was withdrawn after consultations and parliamentary review.
- Kunene accuses the DA of making demands during negotiations, including scrapping certain bills and privatizing a state port.
Source: themercury.co.za
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