Sugary drinks tax nets almost R800-million
The tax on sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million since it was introduced on 1 April, according to Treasury.
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Can higher ‘sin taxes’ help the economy?
The sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million, and there is a growing call for even higher “sin taxes” to help reverse the VAT increase. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.
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Sugar tax: too weak to be healthy?
Government has so weakened its proposed tax on sugary drinks that it might not be enough to encourage consumers to switch to healthier drinks.
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