
Secret tax hitting South Africans hard
The National Treasury’s decision not to adjust tax brackets for inflation has quietly increased the personal income tax burden, placing growing pressure on a relatively small group of taxpayers.
FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:20

The National Treasury’s decision not to adjust tax brackets for inflation has quietly increased the personal income tax burden, placing growing pressure on a relatively small group of taxpayers.

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