South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About a Sugar Tax

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South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About a Sugar Tax
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We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March and sent follow-up queries to those who did not respond. Some have still not responded.Diseases associated with diet have become among the biggest burdens of disease in South Africa . What steps, if any, would your party take to regulate the fast food and sugar industries?DA: The DA will review the health promotion levy's impact and its contribution to improving the population's diets.

We will promote collaboration across departments, allocate resources effectively, and plan budgets accordingly. Additionally, we will engage health practitioners in outreach programs to schools, communities, and workplaces for screening and referrals as needed.We agree that our healthcare system is stretched in dealing with many preventative diseases and therefore we would make decisions that are guided by our national health regulatory institutions and research.Overregulation is not the answer.

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