As South Africa awaits a pivotal fiscal announcement, concerns are escalating over a proposed 2% Value-Added Tax (VAT) hike. The National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) warns that this increase, coupled with delayed government funding, could have devastating consequences for shelters, forcing them to scale back essential services or turn away survivors. To discuss the potential implications Elvis Presslin spoke to Fatima Mamod, Director at the National Shelter Movement of South Africa