How is the Value Added Tax (VAT) going to affect your budget? African Reporter took to the streets to hear views from our readers about the 1% increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT). Johannah Mahlangu: "We are struggling to afford basic food items as it is, but they are now going to increase the prices of everything.” Swazi Mbele: ” It is selfish of the government to decide to increase VAT without considering how it will affect an ordinary person in the street”. Kenny Kgaswane: “The increased VAT is too much and the president must come up with ways to re-adjust it to suit the poor.” Hazert Hlophe: “We are hoping that VAT will be re-adjusted as the year progresses so that we can all be able to afford the basics.” Refiloe Mgcina: “We were struggling to afford basic food but now it is going to be worse now that the prices are going to be increased.” Caswel Gxowa: “The VAT is going to put a dent in our budget and we are pleading to the minister of finance to review it.” Related Articles Sports academy receives food donation Learners nail oral competition Sunday champs on a roll Giving boys a better chance
