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    News24‏Verified account @News24 5 Dec 2017
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    Parliament finally passes sugary drinks tax http://ow.ly/Sd8330h1m9l pic.twitter.com/ObdiLGjlb8

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      1. Mark Morgan‏ @MarkMor75066530 5 Dec 2017
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        It is just another way to rob the people of SA, and to finance corruption

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      2. Cherylcost‏ @Cherylcost2 5 Dec 2017
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        Another money making racket !! Did sin tax ever stop people from smoking or drinking ??? If your addicted your addicted !! Tax won't set you free !!!

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      1. try2bpositive‏ @duppie4x 5 Dec 2017
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        Can they please tell SA what will government do with that money!!! Work must be related to sugar and sugar dependancy. Not steal it or pay the guptas for coal or breakfasts or something.

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      1. Sizwesihle Mavuso‏ @stitchious 5 Dec 2017
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        This is bull...

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      1. Veloccerosso‏ @Veloccerosso 5 Dec 2017
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        Oh right we voted for freedom. @ewnupdates @TheCitizen_News

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      2. soppot‏ @soppot 5 Dec 2017
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        Coke acola has already made smaller bottles. Are they going to charge even more for smaller bottles.

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      3. @PSD_Daniso‏ @psd_daniso 5 Dec 2017
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        yes coke charge you same amount for the reduced ml bottles.it's day light robbery from these companies

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      1. lackadaisical gary23‏ @GaryLloyd53 5 Dec 2017
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        flip off anc with all your taxes

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        I thought it was passed already hence the smaller bottles for the same price from Coke Cola or that's what they said to "steal" from us 🤔

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