DA Delivers Comprehensive Briefing on Reversal of VAT Increase
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24 April 2025, the Democratic Alliance (DA) held a press briefing to address the government’s decision to cancel the planned Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase, which was initially set to take effect on 1 May. The DA characterized the reversal as a significant victory for taxpayers and attributed the outcome to sustained political pressure and parliamentary engagement.
During the briefing, DA representatives criticized the initial proposal to raise VAT, arguing that it would have disproportionately impacted low-income households amid ongoing economic challenges. They emphasized the importance of fiscal discipline and called for more transparent budgeting processes to prevent similar situations in the future.
The party also urged the government to explore alternative revenue strategies that do not place additional burdens on consumers. The DA committed to continued oversight of fiscal policy to ensure that future tax decisions are equitable and economically sound.
