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The Democratic Alliance in Bela-Bela says the price of basic food is out of control coupled with monthly price increases in fuel and high electricity costs, and many residents can no longer stay afloat.#FoodPrices NM

This as the party in Bela Bela launched a campaign against high #FoodPrices earlier today.NM

DA Political Head for Bela-Bela, Desiree Van Der Walt says during the national launch of the campaign, the party made several proposals to President Cyril Ramaphosa, including cutting unnecessary fuel taxes and levies to reduce the cost of food transport.#FoodPrices NM

Van Der Valt says the national launch also demanded that government scrap VAT on 10 additional food items, including boneless chicken, beef, and canned beans to name few and reduce import tariffs on imported foods commonly consumed by low-income households.#FoodPrices NM

says the DA in Bela-Bela stands with what has been proposed at the national level and people are eager to sign the petition. #FoodPrices NM