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19 May 2026
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The Poultry Paradox: A Competitive Industry Held Back by Protectionist Thinking
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South Africa’s long‑standing reliance on heavy import tariffs is costing the economy far more than it protects.
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That is the central message from economist Francois Fouché, Research Associate at the Centre for African Markets and Management at GIBS Business School, who argues that protectionist policy has become a structural drag on growth, competitiveness, and consumer welfare.
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Fouché says the country’s …
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