Matthew Parks
Matthew Parks is a spokesperson for the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), one of the largest trade union federations in South Africa. He has expressed strong opposition to proposed tax hikes, stating that they would disproportionately impact the working class and worsen the financial strain on ordinary citizens.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks commented on the committee’s adoption of the fiscal framework.
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South Africa:
Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator, Matthew Parks, said the federation would reject the budget, criticising its reliance on an unnecessary VAT hike.
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South Africa:
Cosatu spokesperson Matthew Parks expressed concerns that a VAT increase would negatively impact workers already under financial strain.
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