Parliament objects to DA’s proposed intervention on VAT, budget crisis

By Thebe Mabanga

Parliament has objected to the need for a court order to set aside the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals it adopted at the beginning of April, pointing out that they are not the basis for the announcement of a 0.5 % value added tax (VAT) increase and are thus not required for its proposed reversal.

The National Assembly also argues that it is preparing to adopt a new or amended framework, which will render the version adopted on 2 April irrelevant.

These arguments are contained in the answering affidavit in response to the supplementary affidavit filed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the weekend.

 The EFF also filed a supplementary affidavit, expressing support for the DA’s submission, while also seeking relief of its own.

The Speaker’s Office had not responded to the EFF by Sunday afternoon at the time of going to press.

In is affidavit, the