Food sector union, Fawu, is trying to get the tobacco industry and SARS to smoke the peace pipe. The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association is fuming over new tax regulations.
The new rules compel any warehouse to be place under constant surveillance by the revenue collector. The taxman says the aim is to stub out the illicit trade and ensure manufacturers pay all taxes.
But, local makers say it’s a violation of privacy, is arbitrary and irrational. They intend heading to court to get SARS to quit the regulations. The Food and Allied Workers Union is trying to clear the smoke and get agreement between the parties.
Source: eNCA
In other news – Senzo Meyiwa trial: Drama as Malesela Teffo thrown out of court
Teffo was attempting to address Judge Tshifiwa Maumela but he was quickly dismissed and ordered to leave during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
Maumela ordered Teffo’s removal just before he delivered judgment on whether the next witness’s testimony should be broadcast live. Learn more
