About 60 million cans and bottles of beer were consumed in the past week by South Africa adults. At this rate, with the increase in tax on beer (5c for a 340ml can), this results in at least another R152 million into government coffers in the coming year. (AMPS2006A, 2007 Budget)

This week’s theme: The South African Budget, 2007

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