South African government proposes big VAT increase to fund R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant.

According to government sources and various reports the South African government is looking to increase VAT in the country by 1% to help sustain the provision of the R350 social relief of distress grants, this will have a negative impact on consumers as the prices of essential goods will substantially increase further exacerbating an already high cost of living.

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