I recently tweeted my views on the proposed ban on alcohol advertising. The ban, which I fully support, would see to it that alcohol no longer makes its regular appearance across multiple media channels.
How Gordhan's expenditure cuts could affect health targets
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s "careful control of the wage Bill" will impact negatively on health service delivery, says a health economist.
Motsoaledi defends alcohol advert ban
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday defended the government’s controversial plans to ban alcohol advertising, saying that alcohol was a key risk factor in the growing burden of non-communicable diseases facing South Africa.
World Aids Day Race - 1 December 2013
The Soul City Athletics Club and the City of Ekurhuleni Athletics Club will host a marathon at the Katlehong Sports Club in Katlehong.
Mandela Day Library Launch Report - Seroophata Primary School
Soul City’s strategic partners, Breadline Africa and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), launched another Mandela Day Library at Seroophata Primary School in the North West.
The National Responsible Credit Helpline which is offered free to consumers by the NDMA received and made 14461 calls and finalised 2510 enquiries for the first two quarters of 2013. Consumers can call the helpline to enquire about any credit related matter.
Soul City has welcomed cabinet’s decision to release the Draft Control of Marketing of Alcohol Beverages Bill for public consultation.
Cabinet approves bill banning alcohol ads
Cabinet has approved that a draft bill banning alcohol advertising should be gazetted for public comment, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini said on Friday.
Protecting SA women with pleasure
South Africans will today (September 16) join scores of other nationalities around the world to mark the second Annual Global Female Condom Day – a day of education and advocacy dedicated to female condoms.
Health Promotion Foundations help manage the major health challenges of the 21st century including industrial epidemics related to usage of tobacco, alcohol, ultra processed foods and drinks as well as road trauma, says Dr Rob Moodie, a professor of Public Health at the Melbourne School of Population Health.
