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VAT u-turn creates chaos
The decision to withdraw the planned 0.5 percentage point VAT increase effective from 1 May 2025 will come at a significant cost to retailers and South Africans.
As part of the withdrawal, the National Treasury has also reversed its plan to expand the list of zero-rated food items to ease pressure on consumers.