Sugar tax: MPs asked for more time
Cosatu and industry want more time and more research before the introduction of the tax on sugary drinks – proposed to start on 1 April.
Kerry Cullinan
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New grants for reporting on rape and health facilities
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Sugar tax debate reaches parliament
Jobs or health? Parliamentary committees hears views on the sugary drinks tax. Â
Coke faces deception case
Buying scientists. Misleading the public. Coca Cola USA is facing a lawsuit for manipulating the public. Meanwhile in South Africa, fizzy drink manufacturers are using all kinds of tactics to stop the proposed tax on sugary drinks.Â
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