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South Africans still sweet on sugary drinks despite fat tax
Published Sun, Apr 17, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Johannesburg
SOUTH Africa plans a new "fat tax" on sugary drinks to combat an obesity epidemic - but sweet-toothed consumers say its chances are slim of making them cut down.
Ranked as one of the most obese nations on the continent, South Africa is joining a growing list of countries around the world, such as Britain and Mexico, trying to put a cap on fizzy drinks.
But even health experts, who welcome the proposed levy, do…
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