Research shows, SA's youth battle obesity and poor nutrition

Obesity and poor nutrition in South Africa is a real concern, especially amongst the youth. These are the findings of youth specialist agency YDx through its BratTrax and YouthTrax research reports. 25 May 2012 13:53

CANSA condemns tobacco's marketing tactics

As World No Tobacco Day comes on 31 May 2012, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) condemns the tobacco industry's aggressive marketing, despite advertising restriction requirements in legislation, as smoking continues to be a challenge to public health. Help the association fight for a smoke-free environment by buying a sticker for R5 and wearing it on World No Tobacco Day. 25 May 2012 10:08

Feeding scheme passes 10 million mark

The milestone of 10 million cups of Royco soup and bread was celebrated with a Ten Million Cups of Hope event at the Nerina Primary School in Bonteheuwel in Cape Town where Minister Angie Motshekga, South Africa's Minister of Basic Education attended. 25 May 2012 07:20

Reviewing charity winners' year

As the countdown for the 2012 Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year winners ticks down, a review of last year's winners shows how effectively the prize money has been used to grow communities. 24 May 2012 06:28

Banning alcohol advertising misses the point - and the objectives

[Justin McCarthy] There is no doubt that South Africa has an alcohol-abuse problem. Alcohol-related problems such as foetal alcohol syndrome, physical and emotional abuse, drunk driving, severe medical conditions and a raft of social side effects are significant health and social concerns. 18 May 2012 08:21

ASA rules on Patrick Holford product

The company advertising Patrick Holford's "Smart Kids Brain Boost" must stop making claims that it can result in improved mental or school performance until it can substantiate them, an Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling released on Tuesday, 15 May 2012, said. 16 May 2012 15:37

Supporting measures to curb underage drinking

Alarmed by recent reports as to underage drinking, the government is considering legislation to increase the legal drinking limit from 18 to 21 years; however, according to the Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA), this will not have an impact on the 14 and 15-year-olds who are currently drinking. What is required is parental and societal guidance on the dangers of early drinking. 16 May 2012 10:15

Absenteeism costing SA billions in lost production

Fin24 reports that high levels of absenteeism and sick leave are costing the South African economy about R3,9bn a year in lost production and that the average output per worker was just R574,92 a day. 16 May 2012 07:03

Health Intelligence

Health Intelligence gets the nod from industry leader

Marketing analyst and Bizcommunity Chairman Chris Moerdyk has cited an excerpt from the just-unpacked May/June edition of Health Intelligence to reinforce his sceptical viewpoint on the new food advertising regulations. 14 May 2012 23:04

SA tap water remains world class - Molewa

South Africa's drinking water is among the best in the world, and the country remains among a few in the world where water can still be consumed from the tap, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa said on Monday. 8 May 2012 09:38

Court action looms on agri-college

Another court action over educational quality could be imminent, with a civil rights group seeking answers on the decline of the Potchefstroom College of Agriculture. 7 May 2012 10:18

Use land effectively to fight hunger, poverty says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has encouraged communities to use land more effectively to fight hunger and poverty. He was speaking in Butterworth, in the Eastern Cape, where he handed over tractors and cattle to local community projects on Sunday. 30 Apr 2012 07:33

Xingwana aims to clarify New York trip expenditure

[Gabi Khumalo] The Department for Women, Children and People with Disabilities has refuted claims that it spent over R6m for a delegation to undertake a trip to New York last year. 18 Apr 2012 11:57

Prosumers lead change in attitudes toward health - survey

Research conducted on new realities in health and wellness by integrated marketing communications agency, Euro RSCG Worldwide, shows there is a revolution in consumers' attitudes towards their health - with interesting implications for brands both within and outside the healthcare arena. 12 Apr 2012 15:34