SAPA asks, once again, that chicken products be made VAT-free

With President Cyril Ramaphosa looking to expand the basket of essential food items that are exempt from value-added tax (VAT) under the Government of National Unity, the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) strongly advocates for targeted chicken products to be included in that basket. SAPA says lower food prices will alleviate pressure for low-income households, particularly as chicken is South Africa’s most popular and affordable meat source.