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COSATU says any VAT hike will hurt the poor, says govt should focus on wealthy

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submitted 11 months ago by Lthabo1999

COSATU says any VAT hike will hurt the poor, says govt should focus on wealthy

submitted 11 months ago by Lthabo1999

COSATU says any VAT hike will hurt the poor, says govt should focus on wealthy
  • Various organizations, including non-profits and labor groups, are asking Parliament to listen to their suggestions before finalizing the budget.
  • They are against a proposed VAT increase and are proposing alternative measures like a wealth tax to shift the burden from the poor to the wealthy.
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