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South Africa Updates — June 2026

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South AfricaJun 12, 2026

VAT Rate Power Lies With Parliament, Not the Minister — South Africa's Democratic Alliance v Minister of Finance Ruling

The High Court ruled that section 7(4) of the VAT Act is unconstitutional, limiting the Finance Minister's ability to change tax rates without direct parliamentary involvement.

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South AfricaJun 12, 2026

VAT Rate Power Lies With Parliament, Not the Minister — South Africa's Democratic Alliance v Minister of Finance Ruling

The High Court ruled that section 7(4) of the VAT Act is unconstitutional, limiting the Finance Minister's ability to change tax rates without direct parliamentary involvement.

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