Sasa calls for greater public input in sugar tax deliberations

The South African Sugar Association (Sasa) believes there has been insufficient public involvement in discussions on the implementation of the proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday confirmed that the proposed tax, which will be levied at a rate of 2.1c/g of sugar content in excess of 4 g/100 ml, will be implemented later this year, after the relevant legislation is passed.