Consumers yet to see benefits of zero-rating

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Channel: SABC News · 2018 · News & Politics

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Consumers are yet to see the benefits of government's decision to tax-exempt some items in their food basket. Yesterday newly appointed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced the revenue loss associated with zero-rating these items is estimated at R1.2 billion. But some are calling for more items to be zero-rated while small businesses such as Eyethu bakery in Orange Farms say this move will boost cash flow.

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