Alan Beesley

Alan Beesley is a Member of Parliament for ActionSA in South Africa, known for his critical stance on government fiscal policies. Recently, he was in the news for criticizing proposed VAT increases, arguing that the government should instead focus on cutting wasteful spending rather than imposing additional financial burdens on ordinary citizens.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

402,093

Power

2,373$

Sentiment

5.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	2	5.50	0.68%	+0%	59,308,690	402,093	$350,000	2,373$
Totals	2				59,308,690	402,093	$350,000	2,373$

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Recent Mentions

South Africa: ActionSA MP Alan Beesley proposed that the fiscal framework be approved with amendments. 5

Enoch Godongwana Mark Burke Cyril Ramaphosa John Steenhuisen Songezo Zibi Matthew Parks Joseph Maswanganyi

Mail & Guardian: Finance committees approve fiscal framework at 11th hour – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Alan Beesley proposed an amendment to defer the VAT increase during budget discussions. 6

Cyril Ramaphosa John Steenhuisen Enoch Godongwana Mark Burke Des Van Rooyen

Mail & Guardian: ANC, Democratic Alliance fail to reach agreement on budget – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: ActionSA MP Alan Beesley criticised the government’s justification for the tax hikes, arguing that these measures should be financed by cutting wasteful spending. 4

Enoch Godongwana John Steenhuisen Matthew Parks Brett Herron Songezo Zibi Mmusi Maimane

Mail & Guardian: Political parties divided over VAT hike, albeit lower than initial proposal – The Mail & Guardian