To support economic recovery, government will not raise any additional tax revenue in this budget.
The personal income tax brackets and rebates will increase above the inflation rate of 4 per cent.
Government will increase excise duties on alcohol and tobacco by 8 per cent for 2021/22.
Inflation-related increases of 15c/litre and 11c/litre will be implemented for the general fuel levy and the RAF levy, respectively, with effect from 7 April 2021.
The UIF contribution ceiling will be set at R17 711.58 per month from 1 March 2021.