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Intervention: Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, left, and his deputy Zuko Godlimpi believe a sustainable solution can be found to prevent Tongaat Hulett from being liquidated, thus preventing a devastating ripple effect across the economy. Photos: Supplied

Tau leads drive to save Tongaat Hulett

The government says the ailing company is a crucial player in South Africa’s sugar value chain and its demise would have ‘far-reaching and devastating consequences’ for the sector

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
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Sugar industry wants delay on increasing tax crippling the sector

The sector says the health promotion tax introduced in 2018 has hurt sugar producers and cost jobs

  • Eyaaz
3 min read