- The Western Cape High Court declared parts of the VAT Act unconstitutional, specifically the section allowing the Finance Minister to change tax rates without parliamentary approval.
- The court ruled that only Parliament has the authority to alter tax rates, reinforcing the principle of “no taxation without representation.”
- The Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters welcomed the decision, emphasizing the need for parliamentary oversight on taxation.
- Parliament has 12 months to amend the legislation following the court’s ruling.
- The case followed a VAT increase that delayed the budget delivery the previous year.
Source: enca.com
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