It is sad that the government has lost the plot, or maybe they never did actually understand. Because they are 70bn down, it is the tax payer that has caused the problem. A simple but scary FACT 5 million tax payers, 13 Million on some form of grant. Now that is Scary

I like how SARS refer to revenue collection these days... like they're a legitimate business or something.... meanwhile they are just leaches of the worst kind..... The collect money for a government that in turn squanders our money on corrupt deals, self gratification and useless parties.... and in turn all the government delivery vehicles simply run into more debt and in turn charge us more for their non delivery????????? what the hell is wrong with this picture???

Are there any idiots in government that can ACTUALLY see anything changing in the near future, except that the working are going to pay more. Guys and dols, do yourself a favour and get the hell out, out of the rand currency at least. One statement devaluates the rand by 3.91 % in ONE DAY. How many days like this can we actually afford. Except if you are in the export bussiness. I wonder who places these trained idiots in government?????? Somebody earlier quoted that they are already on the gravy train, so they do not care, they will just increase their salaries. Well if you can not beat them join them, voting ANC from now and forever, however long that may be......I wonder if there is actually ONE politician in Government focussing on getting ONE thing done while they are there, except how much money they will make.

there is no point in trying to squeeze more taxes out of the public who is struggling as funds disappear without trace and never get used to benefit poor. billlions of rands have been lost on arms deals, 2010 stadium and tenders,mismanagement, R1m bmws the list goes on

Interesting, how can the powers that be, get their budgeting so wrong. If I recall over the past few years there has been an over recovery of taxes, It is becoming patently clear that a lot is being hidden from the tax base; Question that begs answering, is how do they intend recovering this massive shortfall, I can only see another round of increased taxes, fuel levies, and dare I suggest an increase in VAT. Watch this space!

With a country of 6 million registered tax payers supporting >40 million people of course chaos follows. Investment will drop and overtaxed skilled workers will seek greener pastures. Get the lazy ass, welfare robbing , space wasting , always on strike or demanding this and that , average South African working. Even if it is a low paid job. Decrease income tax and increase vat on non essential items. i.e: do not tax all foods, government services, municipal services,etc..... Vat on luxury stuff 25%. The the poor will benefit and those who spend will pay.

Yes and STILL government officials buy brand new bmw's

You forgot to add the R30 Billion generated by temp employees through legitimate Labour Broker companies that will be lost, imagine the vat generated by 500 000 workers, all that will be lost too! amazing how these fools think!!