Mark Burke
Mark Burke is the finance spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA), a prominent opposition party in South Africa. He advocates for a focus on economic growth and fiscal discipline rather than tax increases, arguing that raising taxes would further burden South Africans struggling with rising living costs.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 4.75 | 1.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 804,186 | $350,000 | 4,746$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Totals | 5 | 97,313,928 | 820,848 | $2,050,000 | 5,491$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Mark Burke is the finance spokesperson for the DA who detailed the party’s bid to interdict the VAT increase.
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Canada:
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke expressed the party's frustration with the ANC during the budget debate.
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South Africa:
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke argued against the budget's proposals.
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South Africa:
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke proposed an amendment to strike down the VAT increase.
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South Africa:
Mark Burke is the DA finance spokesperson who confirmed the ANC's rejection of the VAT increase conditions.
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South Africa:
The DA’s finance spokesperson, Mark Burke, stated that Godongwana should prioritize economic growth over raising taxes.
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