Opinion

Parties in the Government of National Unity were not in agreement when it came to proposals made in Godongwana's speech.

Leader John Steenhuisen says the unprecedented move was due to a push back by the party opposing the planned two-percentage point VAT hike.

Despite growing concerns in the wake of a Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal, health officials say there’s no need to panic.

The Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, had proposed a VAT increase of two percent, moving from 15% to 17%.