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SAPA welcomes minster Steenhuizen’s decision to enable Avian Influenza vaccination in South Africa

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, regarding the introduction of a regulatory framework that will...

Livestock

3 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

SAPA calls for vat removal on chicken to support low-income households

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has submitted a formal request to National Treasury to remove the 15% value-added tax (VAT) from chicken, proposing that chicken be added to ...

News & Events

2 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

If you can’t compensate, vaccinate!

The poultry industry is in crisis, Avian Influenza (AI or bird flu) is no longer an isolated issue – it has become a global pandemic. South Africa is at high risk of a devastating new ...

Livestock

5 Feb 2025 · 4 min read

VAT free chicken initiative needs momentum to battle food security

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is calling for the removal of the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on certain chicken products to make this essential food more affordable for low-i...

News & Events

24 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

SAPA statement on vat-free chicken

The South African Poultry Association welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the new Government of National Unity will look to expand the basket of essential food it...

News & Events

29 Jul 2024 · 2 min read