VAT wars, political shifts, and economic storms: Dawie Roodt unpacks SA’s fiscal future

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Economist Dawie Roodt joins Bronwyn Nielsen to discuss South Africa’s VAT hike, political tensions, and economic stagnation. He critiques government spending, warns of investor flight, and calls for urgent tax reform. A sharp, insightful take on the country’s fiscal future and the growing pressure on the ANC-led coalition government.
22 Apr 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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