SA Institute of Race Relations The Daily Friend Show

Government considers raising VAT

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan. They discus reports that the next budget will see an increase in VAT. They also discuss the expropriation bill and political party funding.
17 Feb 2025 7AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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