Maverick Citizen

Sugar poison — The case for a higher tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

By Lillian Roberts

Maverick News

Heala’s attack on SA Canegrowers contains misinformation and jeopardises small-scale farmers

By Higgins Mdluli

South Africa

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

By Lillian Roberts

Business Maverick

El Niño's legacy - SA sugar production seen 10% below average this season as KZN remains dry

By Ed Stoddard

Business Maverick

Company sugar leaves bitter taste after court, CCMA wade in on unfair dismissal matters

By Georgina Crouth

Business Maverick

Tongaat Hulett BRPs rebuff ‘sweeter deal’ for sugar producer’s shareholders

By Georgina Crouth

Maverick Life

What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it? A scientist explains

By Grace Marie Jones

Maverick Life

I want to eat healthily. So why do I crave sugar, salt and carbs?

By The Conversation

Business Maverick

Tongaat Hulett’s creditors finally accept rescue plan

By Georgina Crouth

South Africa

Studies flagging raised risk of heart attack from ultra-processed foods prompts warning of ‘tidal wave of ill health’

By Adèle Sulcas

Maverick Life

The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?

By Evangeline Mantzioris

Politics

EFF breakaway party Team Sugar SA enjoys the taste of sweet success in northern KwaZulu-Natal

By Chris Makhaye