South Africans still sweet on sugary drinks despite fat tax

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.