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COSATU, some NPOs tell Parly govt should tax the rich

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submitted 11 months ago by Lthabo1999

COSATU, some NPOs tell Parly govt should tax the rich

submitted 11 months ago by Lthabo1999

COSATU, some NPOs tell Parly govt should tax the rich
  • The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and non-profit organizations suggested to Parliament that taxing the rich would be a better option than increasing value-added tax (VAT) to avoid harming the poorest consumers and some industries.
  • Various groups, including labor unions and tax experts, have urged Parliament to consider their proposals before finalizing the budget, with many rejecting the VAT hike and proposing alternative measures like a general wealth tax and targeting pensions.
  • The National Assembly and National Council of Provinces will review all submissions before making a decision on the fiscal framework.
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