Here is why we need more than a sugar tax to reduce unhealthy consumption
The current sugar tax is not enough to help South Africa reach its goals to reduce obesity. Experts say advocacy and implementation are just as important.
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Healthy eating: ECD kids ditch sweets for homegrown greens
Trying to get children to form healthy eating habits from a young age is a major challenge faced by parents and teachers alike. But an Early Childhood Development (ECD) educator, believes that the younger kids are when introduced to a healthier lifestyle, the better - and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Healthy eating in schools addressed by community engagement
One in every five pre-school children in South Africa do not receive adequate nutrition, negatively impacting their development. But at the same time, many are already overweight or obese.
Health-e announces new CEO
The Board of Health-e News Service is delighted to announce the appointment of Sibongile Nkosi as Chief Executive Officer of Health-e effective from 1 March 2019.
Health-e and Heala on the Tekano team
Both organisations are represented among the first group of Tekano fellows recently announced in South Africa.
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.
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Health budget gets mixed reviews from civil society
The decision to hike VAT instead of increasing the Health Promotion Levy flies in the face of scientific evidence.
HEALA: Food industry behaviour is anti-poor
PepsiCo’s announcement that it’s going to buy Pioneer Foods shows that South Africa is very far from winning the war on improving access to healthier foods for poor people.
HEALA: Act against Big Food tactics that target kids
As the South African commemorates Child Protection Week activists call for policy framework that protects children from harmful marketing by Big Food industry.
HEALA working hard to keep South Africans healthy
With diabetes recently identified as the number one killer of South African women and the second in men, the Healthy Living Alliance (Heala) has embarked on efforts to educate people on the dangers of the disease.
HEALA slams Nestlé for formula advertising violations
The advocacy group, Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA), has set up a campaign warning the public of Nestle’s “blatant disregard” for child health. It claims the food giants have violated Regulation 991 relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children with…
HEALA calls for 20% tax on sugary drinks
The alliance has been encouraged by public support on proposals for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy (HPL)
Hawkers booted out of local school
For years, schools in Ikageng have allowed hawkers to sell food to learners inside school premises, but one primary school has decided to bar them.
Govt waters down sugary drinks tax
Treasury has watered down its proposed tax on sugary drinks – now at around 11% rather than the proposed 20% - and pure fruit juices are not yet included.