Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Pressure mounts for tougher alcohol tax measures

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The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance South Africa is urging civil society groups, health experts and community organisations to weigh in on National Treasury’s alcohol tax review. Proposed changes include higher taxes linked to alcohol strength and possible minimum pricing measures aimed at reducing alcohol harm. Phemelo speaks to SAAPA SA regional co-ordinator Aadielah Maker Diedericks.
27 May 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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