Media Malema joins calls for Godongwana's resignation following VAT increase court ruling
 
 

Malema joins calls for Godongwana's resignation following VAT increase court ruling

2025-05-15 18:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling

News South Africa GautengMashudu Sadike|Published 4 days agoEFF leader Julius Malema.Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent NewspapersEFF President Julius Malema has joined the chorus calling for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana along with his Director-General, Duncan Pieterse, to resign over the VAT battle.The Red Berets leader made the call during a media briefing after the Western Cape High Courts full bench set aside the adopted 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals and suspended the implementation of the VAT increase from 15% to 15.5%.The EFF and the DA had approached the court to have the VAT increase announcement by Godongwana as well the adoption of the finance committees report by both Houses set aside.The DA, part of the Government of National Unity alongside the ANC, initially called for Godongwana's resignation.Malema stated that the court's decision represents a victory for the people of South Africa, especially the poor and working class, who would have been severel... [ more ]


Category: Employment

 

Latest from this category

All news

»
31.07Correa says talk of trade to Astros isn't 'serious'
31.07Mets keep fortifying bullpen, get Cards' Helsley
31.07Ohtani exits mound with trainer after wild pitches
31.07It's time for The Ocho! Check out the 2025 schedule, plus how to watch every event
31.07Sanders' return 'a breath of fresh air,' say Buffs
31.07Phillies reach deal for Twins' Duran, sources say
30.07Braves' Acuna dealing with Grade 1 calf strain
30.07Sources: Rogers to Mets after twin also traded
More »