Outcome of VAT increase interdict application due next week

THE DA and the EFF will know next Tuesday the outcome of their application to interdict the VAT increase from taking effect on May 1.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

Having heard arguments from the parties who also want to set aside the fiscal framework report adopted by Parliament last month, Western Cape High Court Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana said the parties would be notified if a judgment will be issued earlier.

"We do understand that it is a complex issue but it must be decided as soon as possible. We will do our best to give judgment at the latest on the 29th, which is next week Tuesday."

DA's legal representative Advocate Michael Bishop told the full bench yesterday that the case before court was about who decides to increase the VAT rate and whether Parliament acted lawfully.