- The EFF welcomes the Western Cape High Court ruling that only Parliament can change South Africa’s VAT rate.
- The court gave Parliament 24 months to amend the law.
- The decision overturns Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s attempt to raise VAT and declares part of the VAT Act invalid.
- The EFF says the judgment protects citizens from unilateral tax increases and supports its case against a planned fuel levy hike.
Source: sabcnews.com
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