Growth stunting in children is one of the most significant public health and development challenges facing South Africa. Affecting an estimated one in four children under five (UNICEF, WHO & World Bank Group, 2025), stunting
By James Noble, Sector Executive for Wholesale, Retail and Franchising at Absa Business BankingIf one were looking for an indicator of how much food buying has moved online in South Africa, they could look to
Image caption: Panel members from left to right.Crystal Orderson – Moderator and journalist.Yolanda Radu – Senior Researcher at the SAMRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science, PRICELESS SA.Alice Khan – Researcher at the School of Public Health,
The finale of the Chew on This series, titled ‘How Can the Health Promotion Levy Support and Expand Social Protection?’ is now available on Healthy Living Alliance’s (HEALA) YouTube channel.This discussion will be released ahead of South Africa’s
As South Africa undergoes a digital transformation, the online grocery delivery sector is experiencing revolutionary changes. The shift from in-person to online shopping is accelerating, particularly among middle-class to upper-class consumers, signalling a significant growth
What’s all the fuss about October in South Africa? Everyone is run off their feet, sweating the small stuff, breathing heavily, jumping hula hoops. Somehow October seems to be the ‘red flag’ of months, where stress
The fourth episode of the Healthy Living Alliance’s (HEALA) thought-provoking web series, Chew on This, is now available. Titled "Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?", this episode critically examines the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary
Third episode of web series, Chew on This, looks into aggressive food marketing targeting children and calls on viewers to sign petition."My name is Vuyiseka Mangele and I'm the mother of Mihlayonke. At just five
Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies through their marketing of Ultra-Processed Products?We’re turning the spotlight on a crucial issue that affects our future—how Big Food's marketing tactics are shaping the diets and health
Episode 1: Understanding South Africa's Food CrisisJoin us as we unravel the intricate web of challenges within South Africa's food system. In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the stark realities of high levels of
