Why the Health Promotion Levy can no longer be delayedWhen Petrus Cockrell wakes up each morning, the first thing he reaches for is his wheelchair. Diabetes took both his legs before he turned 50. It
As we approach World Diabetes Day on November 14, civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost
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
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
