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Health minister supports the reduction of sugar in sweetened beverages

Currently, the health promotion levy — implemented in April 2018 — is almost half of the World Health Organisation’s recommendation which research has shown could be more effective.

jamesthabo
November 19, 2019

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What’s the function of pharmacists in the NHI?

The pharmacy profession plays a critical role in the National Health Insurance (NHI), says the department of health.

jamesthabo
November 1, 2019

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Calls for South Africa’s sugary drinks tax to increase intensify

Activists say Treasury and national health department must abide by international health standards for the levy on sugary drinks to be effective in curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases in the country.

jamesthabo
October 31, 2019

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Mpilo app: Will using technology improve Gauteng’s healthcare?

Mpilo is a new app to make patients' lives easier by providing a seamless communication system, but some are asking if this is what the provincial depart actually needs.

jamesthabo
October 21, 2019

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MSF’s fight against gender-based violence: Driving change in South Africa

A network of drivers are often the first contact gender-based violence survivors have with people so it’s important they’re trained to communicate with them at their most vulnerable state, says the organisation.

jamesthabo
October 1, 2019

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Sugar Tax: How corporates lied to National Treasury

Sugar-sweetened beverage producers submitted evidence that was out of context and exaggerated in their appeal against South Africa’s proposed new sugar levy, research has found.

Nelisiwe Msomi and Nelisiwe Msomi
September 30, 2019

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Hidden dangers in food marketed to children

Salt, sugar, fat – these are the predominant ingredients in foods that are advertised to children, a study shows.

jamesthabo
September 25, 2019

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#SandtonShutdown, will government listen this time?

As South Africans grapple with the latest crime statistics that were released in Parliament on Thursday, women and gender non-conforming people make their way to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in protest against the ongoing deaths and acts of violence…

jamesthabo
September 12, 2019

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Gauteng Health MEC 100 Days: ‘The challenges are well known, but they aren’t insurmountable’

The Gauteng health department’s progress report on its new leadership includes some key achievements such as appointing 14 CEOs in the province's hospitals and an app to deal with patient complaints.

jamesthabo
September 10, 2019

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‘David Sello killed my daughter, my heart is still very painful’

The grieving families of David Sello’s victims feel vindicated that his licence is revoked, but says he still needs to face justice.

jamesthabo
August 22, 2019

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Are family fun walks masquerades to advertise to children?

Is the beverage industry getting away with unfair and unethical advertising aimed at underage children by sponsoring beverages at family walk events?

jamesthabo
August 15, 2019

Health

A mixed prognosis for South Africa’s public health

Patients continue to bear the brunt of inadequate health services, as provinces reveal their health plans over the next year.

Marcia Moyana, Marcia Moyana, Marcia Moyana and Marcia Moyana
August 4, 2019

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Families held hostage by raw sewage

Residents say they have been reporting the issue for years, a stream of councillors come and go but the stink remains. This is life for the people of Boitumelo.

jamesthabo
July 29, 2019

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Evicted: ‘The Red Ants broke into people’s shacks’

A few days before Christmas, while residents of a farm behind Cradlestone Mall were at work, the notorious Red Ants marched onto the land and tore down their homes.

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February 27, 2019

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