CAPE TOWN - South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief for now.
This is after a proposed VAT increase was opposed, which led to the postponement of the budget speech.
The proposed increase of two percentage points has been met with shock and criticism.
Today, on The South African Morning soapbox, we ask if you would cope with such an increase.
Our reporter Kevin Brandt is in the streets of the Mother City getting your views.