Fight to beat diabetes and early death
Makhehla Mosia from Qwaqwa in the Free State believes years of bad eating habits are what led her to develop type 2 diabetes and poor health.
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Budget speech to clarify sugar tax
The beverage industry, sugar farmers and health activists are anxiously awaiting clarity on the sugary drinks’ tax, expected in tomorrow’s (22nd Feb) Budget speech.
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Diet denialism on Diabetes Day
Today is International Diabetes Day and the rate of type 2 diabetes in South Africa has increased by over two-thirds in just five years, mostly as a result of poor diet.
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Video: SA children suffer severe tooth decay
In this mini-documentary for Morning Live (SABC 2) we explore the link between sugary beverages and tooth decay.
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As more parties refute industry's job losses claims, some argue the cost of inaction is much higher to society.
Read More » Sugar tax “pro poor” says health expertBeverage industry pours money into fighting sugar tax
The beverage industry was in full force in Sandton this week, fuming about government’s proposed tax on sugary drinks. But government is standing firm, saying it has a duty to protect people’s health.
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Sugary drinks tax a bitter pill for beverage association
Monday's deadline for comment and responses by industry stakeholders and the public to Treasury’s proposal that a tax be imposed on sugary drinks has kicked the conflict between those in favour of the measure and those against it into high gear.
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The big sugar battle
Tax sugary drinks, says government. Unfair discrimination, say beverage companies. What is the best way to address our fat nation?
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