Categories News Bishops’ statement on the South African Budget Post date 22nd Feb 2018 Statement on South African Budget Synod of Bishops: 22nd February 2018 The Bishops of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa express their deep concern at the increase in Value-Added Tax in the South African government’s budget. It is distressing to us that the ordinary citizens of South Africa are being called upon through increased VAT to fill the gaps in government finances which are partly a result of massive maladministration and corruption, especially in state-owned enterprises. We urge the South African government, as we have urged all governments in our region, to develop budgets which help the poor, to expose corruption and ensure that those who perpetrate it, whether in the private or public sector, are brought to justice. ← Synod says farewell to Bishops of Port Elizabeth and St Helena → Living Water For a Thirsty World – Pastoral Letter from the Synod of Bishops – February 2018 Leave a Reply Cancel replyComments are moderated and may take a few days to appear. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ