South Africa

Rates of obesity are soaring worldwide: Have we been misunderstanding the problem?

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

South Africa

It’s time to get territorial — for food security, jobs and the environment

By Lillian Roberts

South Africa

Western Cape to tackle ‘shocking’ stunting stats in ‘targeted’ nutrition scheme for moms, babies

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Maverick Citizen

Brazil's bold food policies highlight South Africa's missed opportunities in school nutrition reform.

By Adèle Sulcas

Maverick Life

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

By Louise Baur, John B. Dixon, Priya Sumithran and Wendy A. Brown

Op-eds

Sugar-sweetened beverages fuel South Africa's diabetes crisis: a call for health policy reform

By Evelyn Thsehla

Op-eds

Effective diabetes care remains inaccessible to many South Africans

By Ankia Coetzee

South Africa

From HIV to obesity – Professor Francois Venter on fighting for better health for more people

By Ufrieda Ho

South Africa

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

By Nzama Mbalati

South Africa

Save our children - Almost 30% of children under 5 are stunted

By Lori Lake

Maverick Life

How gut dysfunction could be the hidden trigger for chronic illness

By Iza Trengove

Maverick Citizen

Meet the Lowveld scientist fighting to keep rural healthcare from falling through the cracks

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight