According to News24, with just 48 hours before the budget is tabled in Parliament, the ANC and DA have failed to reach an agreement on the fiscal framework, raising concerns about its approval. A major sticking point is a proposed VAT increase, which the DA opposes unless the ANC commits to a comprehensive spending review. The ANC, however, appears ready to move forward without DA support and may seek backing from the EFF or smaller parties to pass the budget. The deadlock follows an earlier Cabinet meeting where ANC ministers objected to the scale of the VAT hike. While the ANC has since accepted a smaller increase, the final details remain uncertain. As the March 12 deadline approaches, the fate of the budget hangs in the balance, with potential political and economic consequences if an agreement isn’t reached.
Poll Question: With the ANC and DA deadlocked on the budget, what do you think will happen next?
