Port delays affecting meat imports

JOHANNESBURG- The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters is warning that port delays are affecting meat imports. 

It's calling for urgent government intervention, especially as the festive season approaches. 

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The organisation says the issuance of meat import removal permits used to take 48 hours, but now takes 8 to 9 days. 

 Imameleng Mothebe, CEO of AMIE spoke to eNCA