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New research has revealed that South Africa’s sugar levy on sweetened drinks is having an impact on the country.
In an article in The Conversation, Professor Karin Hofman, the Director at Priceless SA based at Wits, unpacks the latest research in which the impact of the tax was assessed.
South Africa introduced Africa’s first major tax on sugar-sweetened beverages three years ago and it now stands at 11% of the price per litre.
Speaking to Radio Islam, Professor Hofman says beverage companies have passed on the sugar tax to the consumer.
“The cut in consumption was quite significant, the consumption was decreased by a third in terms of sugary content and by volume. It is promoting health, it’s called the health promotion levy and I think people took it seriously and it’s happening across the country in all nine provinces.”