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Research exposes high levels of misleading health claims, often on packaged foods targeting children

South Africa

Research exposes high levels of misleading health claims, often on packaged foods targeting children

By Lillian Roberts

Obesity in South Africa — experts explain how inequality is driving the surge

South Africa

Obesity in South Africa — experts explain how inequality is driving the surge

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Public health vs industry wealth - fencing-in commercial speech through labelling and marketing restrictions

South Africa

Public health vs industry wealth - fencing-in commercial speech through labelling and marketing restrictions

By Darshen Naidoo

This week – unhealthy food and why package labels matter, empowering rural women and pushback against xenophobia

South Africa

This week – unhealthy food and why package labels matter, empowering rural women and pushback against xenophobia

By Naledi Sikhakhane

SA’s anti-obesity plan is finally being updated – now with added ‘international best practice’

South Africa

SA’s anti-obesity plan is finally being updated – now with added ‘international best practice’

By Adèle Sulcas