Should The Da Team Up With The Eff To Block The Anc's Vat Increase?

The ANC has indicated it may seek support from the EFF to push through finance minister Enoch Godongwana's proposed budget, which includes a controversial VAT increase.

The move comes after several political parties, including the DA, voiced strong opposition to the proposed VAT hike from 15 to 17.

The DA has remained firm in its stance against a VAT increase, instead calling for a range of spending cuts to manage the countrys finances. It has argued raising the VAT would disproportionately affect lower-income households, adding further strain to South Africans grappling with economic challenges.

Godongwanas failure to present the budget as scheduled last month, for the first time in SA's history, came in response to widespread objections.

In a special cabinet meeting last Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed support for a compromise, suggesting a middle ground by raising by between 0.5 and a full percentage point.