DA says gazetting of the block exemption regulations brings relief to the sugar industry [SOUND]

# The DA has welcomed the gazetting of the block exemption regulations for the sugar industry, saying this will provide some relief to an industry facing domestic and global headwinds. This exemption allows specific stakeholders in the sugar industry to collaborate on pricing methodologies and other activities typically restricted under the Competition Act. The DA’s Mlondi Mdluli says this exemption can help stabilise the industry and protect over 65-thousand jobs: