- South Africa is in a legal dispute over whether the Finance Minister and National Treasury can change the VAT rate unilaterally.
- The Western Cape High Court ruled Section 7(4) of the VAT Act unconstitutional, saying only Parliament may impose or alter taxes.
- The DA and EFF support the ruling as a check on executive overreach.
- SARS and National Treasury have appealed to the Constitutional Court, arguing quick VAT changes may be needed in urgent economic situations.
Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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