FOOD JUSTICE: Is sugar tax a crucial public health tool or an industry scapegoat?

FOOD JUSTICE: Is sugar tax a crucial public health tool or an industry scapegoat?

[Daily Maverick - Zambia] - 3/02/2026
SA Canegrowers seeks to abolish South Africa’s sugar tax, blaming it and cheap imports for industry job losses. However, health advocates argue the levy is vital for reducing obesity and preventing thousands of diabetes-related deaths.
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