Health Promotion Levy
latest news & developments
Tau leads drive to save Tongaat Hulett
The government says the ailing company is a crucial player in South Africa’s sugar value chain and its demise would have ‘far-reaching and devastating consequences’ for the sector
Sugar industry wants delay on increasing tax crippling the sector
The sector says the health promotion tax introduced in 2018 has hurt sugar producers and cost jobs
Warning labels are food for thought
The sugar industry says new regulations aimed at combating health problems will hurt profits and jobs, but a civil society coalition strongly disagrees
Sugar tax on drinks postponed until 2023
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a postponement of the sugar tax for 12 months
The sugar tax is working. Experts say we should double it to WHO-recommended levels
The financial and public health cost of diabetes, as well as diabetes-related blindness and kidney failures, is being overlooked, health advocates say
Sweeter local sales rescue sugar
The master plan to rescue the industry means that at least 80% of sugar consumption will come from South African farms and millers
Health experts call for a 20% hike in sugar tax
The levy has generated R5.4-billion in revenue since its inception two years ago, and an increase will help the fight against Covid-19