South Africa's media reports like this frequently runs tendentious articles like this one "Raising sin and sugar taxes seen as good for SA's health" (February 1) or this , quotes reports favouring such taxes. But regarding sugar taxes, these studies and media reports often fail to mention the meta-analysis that says all the evidence is not yet in and the the time span of study is too short, e.g., Mexico's case of only about four years. Medical and economic effects - good and bad - take long-term study, not a couple of years. SA's established media has been biased in its reporting about this tax, giving proponents favourable coverage and not rigorously interrogating the counter argument. I wonder why because its the poor that will feel the tax most - the well-off can afford it. Sugary foods and drinks are price inelastic, meaning higher prices do not deter consumers. Alcohol and cigarettes are the same. SA has stiff duties on them but consumptio...