UCT tax lecturer Ben Cronin argues that by allowing the minister to amend the income tax rates by announcement in the Budget, Parliament has overstepped its competence, eroding the doctrine that places legislative authority firmly in its hands.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana won’t reveal where the spending cuts or savings will come from but says South Africa must “do more with less”.
‘Due to the complexity and seriousness of this case … it deserves the attention of the Supreme Court of Appeal,’ says Judge Leonard Twala.
Financially squeezed government wants to overturn a judgment declaring aspects of the SRD regulations unconstitutional.
Progress with implementing National Health Insurance will be contingent on the fiscal situation.
The Minister of Finance has re-issued the Notice setting out the maximum fines, after inserting the omissions.
The Minister of Finance responds to the Standing Committee on Finance’s call for the implementation date to be moved to 1 March next year.
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