BN Briefing: DA VAT victory signals GNU power shift; Mulder: ANC destroys everything it touches

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, a major political shift as the Finance Minister moves to settle the DA’s legal challenge against the VAT hike - a win for the opposition and the people of South Africa. Economist Dawie Roodt weighs in on the political impact, while George Glynos highlights that cutting wasteful spending remains key. Also, Colonel Chris Wyatt interviews FF+ leader Dr. Corné Mulder on the ANC’s slipping support. And to close the show, coverage on the IMF’s latest global outlook and Elon Musk's pivot as Tesla faces fresh challenges.
24 Apr 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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