Opposition parties have cautiously welcomed the budget speech and the Finance Minister not increasing the fuel levy and personal income tax.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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For the first time in 32 years, there is no annual increase in the fuel levy. The Democratic Alliance’s Dion George says the minister could have done more. The ACDP’s Steve Swart has says welcomed the slight tax relief.
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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