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.
NZAMA MBALATI: SA cannot afford the health cost of unregulated sugar products
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
FOOD JUSTICE PICKET- ACTION NEEDED NOW FROM GOVERNMENT
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.
World Diabetes Day: Nigerian Coalition Pushes For Increased Sugar Tax To N30 Per Liter
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World Diabetes Day, HEALA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ACTION
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.
Godongwana stands his ground on zero-rated food items
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Colombia Votes To Tax Junk Food And Sugary Drinks – Health Policy Watch
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World Diabetes Day
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
Sugar Tax | Discussion | NGO calls for immediate implementation
“ 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”
HEALA CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY FROM FINANCE MINISTER GODONGWANA…
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