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

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submitted about 1 year ago by Lthabo1999

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

submitted about 1 year 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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