1 min readBy Iman Allie
CONTESTED LEVY: Sugar tax sparks health, jobs, affordability debate ahead of SA’s mini budget
By Iman AllieSouth Africa
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As the mini budget approaches, debate over the Health Promotion Levy centres on public health, affordability, consumer behaviour, job losses and the future of sugar farming.
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- 26 words · 1 min read
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- October 20, 2026
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- Iman Allie
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- Daily Maverick