Fizzy drinks are a popular beverage choice in South Africa, but health concerns regarding their sugar content and the implementation of the health promotion levy (HPL) have changed the soft drink industry in the country.
January 31, 2023 In Food Policy Program By CCI
Fizzy drinks are a popular beverage choice in South Africa, but health concerns regarding their sugar content and the implementation of the health promotion levy (HPL) have changed the soft drink industry in the country.
December 13, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
Not only are the sugar companies calling for a delay in implementing the health promotion levy, but cane growers are now calling for it to be completely scrapped
November 21, 2022 In Food Policy Program, Media Release By CCI
The Health Living Alliance (HEALA), its partners and over 300 other concerned citizens will be marching to the National Department of Health to bring these concerns to light. We invite the members of the media to cover this important health event.
November 16, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
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November 15, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
In recent years, it has become very clear that South Africans are consuming more ultra- processed foods that are high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat, contributing to an alarming increase in the numbers of obesity and higher levels of Noncommunicable Disease rates. This has resulted in an alarming increase in the number of South Africans suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers.
November 15, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
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November 15, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
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November 14, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
Write up: 45.2% of 4.2 million South Africans suffering from diabetes don’t even know they have it. Link: http://bit.ly/3E9oMXL
October 25, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
“ HEALA says the decision to postpone the health promotion levy, was the result of the sugar industry’s interference and lobbying. HEALA’s program head, Lawrence Mbalati speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403”
October 24, 2022 In Food Policy Program By CCI
HEALA CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY FROM FINANCE MINISTER GODONGWANA... During the 2022 Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced a planned increase to the HPL of 4.5% - raising the levy from 2.21 cents to 2.31 cents per gram of sugar for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). HEALA welcomed this announcement as it would be
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