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Here is why we need more than a sugar tax to reduce unhealthy consumption Sugary drinks manufacturers are increasing targeting rural communities, says the Healthy Living Alliance. (Breakingpic/Pexels) The current sugar tax is not enough to help South Africa reach its goals to reduce obesity. Experts say advocacy and implementation are just as important. South Africa has taxed sugary drinks since 2018, but experts are learning that a tax is not enough of a deterrent. “Three years running since the implementation of the tax, 10 to11 percent in 2018 April, we haven’t seen much movement. So...

Sugary drinks manufacturers are increasing targeting rural communities, says the Healthy Living Alliance. (Breakingpic/Pexels) In rural areas, unhealthy food is cheap and accessible while awareness about the dangers is low. That’s why the Healthy Living Alliance is kicking off a campaign in communities and lobbying government for a sugar tax increase. “I’m try to be cautious about what I eat but sometimes it comes down to what we have on shelves,”  said 30-year-old Mapula Mathole from Khujwana Village near Tzaneen in Limpopo. South Africans living rural areas struggle to access fres...

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10 Things To Know About Tu B’Shvat 10 Things To Know About Tu B’Shvat By Naama Barak With the recent New Year’s Eve being a rather underwhelming event courtesy of Covid-19, it’s a good thing that there’s another one just around the corner: Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, which is celebrated on Jan. 28 this year. The festival is one of the lesser-known ones on the Jewish calendar, tucked in between the more famous Hannukah and Purim. Nonetheless, it’s pretty cool and also very easy to celebrate — even in accordance with health regulations.