Cane growers appeal to keep sugar tax at current levels

Sugar industry stakeholders say the current sugar tax is working and should not be reduced

The South African Canegrowers Association (SACA) has called on the government to maintain the current sugar tax at its current levels. The tax, which was introduced in 2018, has been credited with reducing sugar consumption and improving the health of South Africans.

In a statement, SACA said that the tax has been successful in reducing sugar consumption by 11% and has helped to reduce the incidence of obesity and diabetes. The association also said that the tax has had a positive impact on the sugar industry, by providing a stable and predictable income for growers.

The sugar industry is a major employer in South Africa, and the tax has helped to protect jobs

The sugar industry is a major employer in South Africa, and the tax has helped to protect jobs. SACA said that the tax has helped to create 12,000 new jobs in the industry, and has also helped to protect the livelihoods of 250,000 small-scale farmers.

The association called on the government to maintain the current sugar tax at its current levels, saying that any reduction would have a negative impact on the industry and on public health.

The government is currently considering reducing the sugar tax

The government is currently considering reducing the sugar tax, as part of its efforts to reduce the cost of living. However, SACA has warned that any reduction would have a negative impact on the industry and on public health.

The association has called on the government to maintain the current sugar tax at its current levels, saying that it is a win-win for the industry and for public health.