New tax Bill serves up surprises as grieving costs rise, shisha takes a hit

Losing a loved one or seeing them suffer from a critical medical condition is painful. It is also going to get more expensive, thanks to the Excise Duty Bill, 2015, which is awaiting debate in Parliament.

The Bill introduces excise duty on some classes of motor vehicles — those that fall under the 87.02, 87.03 and 87.04 tariffs, which include ambulances and hearses.