- Cyril Ramaphosa outlines strategies to combat youth unemployment in South Africa, acknowledging the severe challenges during Youth Day commemorations.
- Nedlac advises on the root causes of the economic crisis in South Africa.
Study finds community input was absent during Health Promotion Levy deliberations
What happened
A study examining the Health Promotion Levy, introduced in 2018 to curb excessive drinking of sugar-sweetened beverages, found that community representatives were not present during the deliberations on the levy. The levy, which was initially set at 10-11%, is designed to reduce consumption of beverages linked to risks like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
From dailymaverick.co.za
Why it matters
The levy is a statutory policy implemented by Nedlac, which advises on dialogue between government, business, labour, and community constituencies. The findings suggest a gap in the representation of interests within the policy-making process, as Nedlac submits its recommendations to the minister of employment and labour.
Nedlac advises on the root causes of the economic crisis in South Africa, while Cyril Ramaphosa outlines strategies to combat youth unemployment.
From dailymaverick.co.za