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flag South African court suspends VAT hike, pressuring government to balance budget differently.

flag The Western Cape High Court has suspended a planned 0.5% increase in South Africa's Value-Added Tax (VAT), a decision welcomed by the EFF and DA. flag Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must now present a new budget and revenue proposals. flag The EFF leader, Julius Malema, called for Godongwana's resignation, claiming the hike was unfair to the poor and working class. flag This court decision has put pressure on the government to find alternative ways to balance the budget without raising taxes.

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