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Nzama Mbalati

'Sugar tax' a huge success in curbing sugar consumption and promoting public wellness

South Africa

'Sugar tax' a huge success in curbing sugar consumption and promoting public wellness

By Nzama Mbalati

An increase in the sugar tax will boost SA’s ailing economy

Maverick Citizen

An increase in the sugar tax will boost SA’s ailing economy

By Nzama Mbalati

South Africa can show BRICS leadership with a new sugar approach

South Africa

South Africa can show BRICS leadership with a new sugar approach

By Nzama Mbalati

Tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed food & fossil fuels: big corporates are killing us, and we need to take action

South Africa

Tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed food & fossil fuels: big corporates are killing us, and we need to take action

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

A strong food justice coalition is needed to fight effectively for the health of all South Africans

South Africa

A strong food justice coalition is needed to fight effectively for the health of all South Africans

By Nzama Mbalati and Zukiswa Zimela

Here’s why you should care about the food industry lobbying the health department behind closed doors

South Africa

Here’s why you should care about the food industry lobbying the health department behind closed doors

By Laura López González

Civil society must ensure government meets obligation to ensure no child goes hungry

South Africa

Civil society must ensure government meets obligation to ensure no child goes hungry

By Zukiswa Pikoli