Tag: citizens

LIFESTYLE

VAT 101: What the increase means for your grocery spending

South Africans will soon be paying more for everyday essentials as the government considers an increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in the 2025 Budget Speech that the government proposes to increase South Africa’s VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points in 2025/26 and 0.5 percentage points in 2026/27. This will […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mzansi calls for action against SANTACO members bullying citizens

The taxi industry is known for the prominent violence that is caused by the high levels of competition for various routes among different associations. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) is currently facing backlash following an incident that involved some of its members bullying citizens. SANTACO was formed after the government along with taxi […]

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