Event Brief
Government Scraps R20bn Tax Increase for 2026
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: The government has revised tax revenue expectations, scrapping a proposed R20-billion tax increase for 2026.
WHO: Government
WHAT: Scrapped proposed tax increase
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Due to rising collections from VAT and commodities
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