Sugar tax in SA: What is it and will it be increased?
The tax on sugar-sweetened beverages known as the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) was introduced in 2018.
Source: thesouthafrican.com
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The tax on sugar-sweetened beverages known as the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) was introduced in 2018.
There’s no evidence that the tax has actually reduced obesity levels
The WHO reports that nations with sugar-sweetened beverage tariffs have experienced benefits not only in public health strategy but also in their economies.
Organisation concerned that increase was published without consultation
With the end of subsidies, a weakening shilling and inflation adjustment taxes, citizens will bear the skyrocketing cost of living.