Beyond the plastic bag levy: Greenpeace says it’s time for South Africa to ban them

Purvance Shikwambana prepares to collect samples of microplastics from a river in Kruger National Park. (Photo: Supplied)

Kabous Le Roux – 30 July 2026

Greenpeace says South Africa’s plastic bag levy has failed to curb pollution and is calling for a total ban on single-use carrier bags, arguing the country needs reusable alternatives.

Greenpeace Africa says South Africa’s plastic bag levy has failed to reduce plastic pollution and is calling on the government to introduce a total ban on single-use plastic carrier bags…

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