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IFP Backs Controversial VAT Hike Amid Fiscal Debate, Draws Mixed Reactions

April 8, 2025
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The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has endorsed a contentious proposal to raise South Africa’s Value Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 15.5%, a move met with both cautious approval and sharp criticism. The party framed the 0.5% increase as a necessary step to address the country’s growing budget deficit, despite concerns it could deepen financial strain on low-income households.

In defending its position, the IFP argued that the modest hike—projected to generate an additional R15 billion annually—could help stabilize public finances and protect critical social and infrastructure programs from deeper cuts. The party emphasized its conditional support, calling for expanded zero-rated essentials (such as basic food items) and stricter oversight of how the additional revenue is allocated.

However, opposition to the measure has been swift, with critics labeling it a regressive tax that unfairly burdens the poor. Many argue that ordinary citizens are being forced to compensate for years of state mismanagement and corruption through higher living costs. Economists note that the increase, though seemingly small, could compound existing pressures, particularly as food inflation continues to squeeze household budgets.

The IFP’s stance has surprised some of its rural supporters in KwaZulu-Natal, where poverty and unemployment remain acute. Analysts suggest the party is balancing its populist roots with a bid to position itself as a pragmatic coalition partner ahead of elections. By backing the hike, the IFP risks alienating its base but may gain credibility as a party willing to make tough fiscal decisions.

Treasury officials maintain that the additional revenue is essential to safeguard public services, but public skepticism persists. With coalition dynamics increasingly influencing policy, the IFP’s gamble highlights the tightrope walk between economic responsibility and political survival.

As debates over the VAT proposal intensify, the IFP’s support ensures the measure will face heated scrutiny—both in Parliament and at the polls. Whether the party’s calculus proves fiscally sound or politically costly may only become clear once the hike takes effect—and voters have their say.

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