Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax: Agility Health CEO Patrick Masobe believes concerns that a tax on sugary drinks could lead to job losses needs to be balanced against the economic impact of an increasingly unhealthy workforce. Photo: Agility Health Submissions on the proposed tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) closed recently, with beverage manufacturers … [Read more...] about Bittersweet economic impacts of a sugar tax
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South Africans have a sweet tooth so shouldn’t say no to a sugar tax | The Conversation
South Africans have a sweet tooth so shouldn't say no to a sugar tax: Each can of a sugar sweetened beverage has nine teaspoons of sugar. This is more than the recommended daily limit of six. ShutterstockDebates on a proposed tax for sugar sweetened beverages in South Africa have reached fever pitch with the local food and beverage industry squaring up against the proposed … [Read more...] about South Africans have a sweet tooth so shouldn’t say no to a sugar tax | The Conversation
JHB Image: Greater Blue-eared Starling visiting the sugar feeder
JHB Image: Greater Blue-eared Starling visiting the sugar feeder: Johannesburg tagged image from Flickr – click on the name of the photographer below the image to see more Johannesburg goodness. Greater Blue-eared Starling visiting the sugar feeder Image by Derek Keats Greater Blue-eared Starling Source: MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your event | … [Read more...] about JHB Image: Greater Blue-eared Starling visiting the sugar feeder
Jeep Team Elites take Podium at Jeep Warrior #4 Sugar Rush Ballito
Jeep Team Elites take Podium at Jeep Warrior #4 Sugar Rush Ballito: Jeep Warrior Black Ops Women Photo: Daniel Coetzee KWAZULU-NATAL, BALLITO, 19th JULY 2016 – This weekend, 16-17 July, saw the Jeep Warrior series Race 4 of 8 take place in KwaZulu-Natal at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito, with over 3500 competitors all racing to get the opportunity to drive off in a brand new Jeep … [Read more...] about Jeep Team Elites take Podium at Jeep Warrior #4 Sugar Rush Ballito
The Big Issue turns the spotlight on SA’s proposed sugar tax
In the next edition (number 241) of The Big Issue, read up on the weight of the nation, the power of the podcast, an interview with Game of Thrones’ Charles Dance and about dining with Khayelitsha. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted … [Read more...] about The Big Issue turns the spotlight on SA’s proposed sugar tax
