Why labour supports FairPlay in its fight to stop chicken dumping

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a sweeping food safety crackdown on spaza shops in South Africa’s townships and informal settlements, as well as tighter regulations for general dealers and all food handling and distribution facilities.

The South African poultry industry is confident that VAT-free chicken would benefit low income households rather than affluent consumers, and believes the savings will be passed on by producers and retailers