JOHANNESBURG - The DA says the ANC should stop involving parties outside the government if national unity to resolve disputes.
The two largest parties in the GNU will meet on Frday, amid discord within their partnership over the VAT increase.
While the DA claims victory over the VAT hike u-turn.
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The ANC and other parties are slamming the gloating, saying the decision was an outcome of negotiations.
Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has now gazetted a bill to begin the process of reversing the hike.
Although, there may be some pain for the poor as cushions to protect them are also withdrawn.
There may also be public sector budget cuts.
John Steenhuisen, the DA Leader, claims that the parties represented at Thursday's press conference were the perpetrators of South Africa's VAT hike and voted for it.