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GRAANGIDS

2017

GRAIN GUIDE

How is the levy collected?

The commodity levy is collected in two ways:

Collection agents

Grain SA has concluded agreements with agricultural businesses and other grain off-takers in

terms of which these institutions, for an agency fee of 5%, recover the commodity levy for Grain

SA as collection agents. This makes it easy for producers to ensure that their commodity levy is

paid over. The levy per ton is collected on all grains at the first point of delivery and the collection

agent will only deduct the levy as long as the member agrees to this.

Grain SA membership = economic welfare

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Direct deposit

If a member delivers to an agricultural company or grain off-taker that does not collect and pay

over the commodity levy, the member can pay the commodity levy to Grain SA himself by means

of a cheque, a direct deposit at the bank or an electronic transfer. Members who make direct or

electronic deposits must email the proof of payment plus the member’s details to Patricia Mahlatsi

Grain SA’s account details are as follows:

Account holder:

Grain SA

Bank:

Absa

Account number:

790 810 007

Branch code:

334136 (632005 electronically)

Member involvement

Member involvement is the key to a dynamic organisation, and Grain SA invites every member to

participate actively in the activities of the organisation, among other things by regularly attending

branch and regional meetings. At these meetings members are given direct feedback on the ac-

tivities of the organisation. Remember: It is your organisation and we want to be of service to you.

Amandel Graan