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HEALA

We are guided by our mission to improve the health of all who live in South Africa through our campaigns.

HEALA advocates for equitable access to affordable, nutritious food in South Africa by building a more just food system. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is a coalition of civil society organisations that advocate for equitable access to affordable, nutritious food in South Africa by building a more just food system.

11/06/2026

We're proud to support our friends at Ezintsha and the Healthy Jozi Study as they work to build healthier workplaces across Johannesburg.

If your organisation is based in Johannesburg's inner city, this is an opportunity to be part of important research that supports employee wellbeing and healthier working environments.

Participating organisations can help:
✔️ Support employee wellbeing
✔️ Promote healthier food choices at work
✔️ Encourage early screening for chronic diseases
✔️ Strengthen linkage to care and support services

Healthy Jozi is a collaborative, ethics-approved research study led by Ezintsha and the Wits - University of the Witwatersrand.

Together, we can create healthier workplaces and stronger communities.

📧 Interested in partnering?
Email: [email protected]

10/06/2026

In 2010, South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup. Millions of South Africans, including children, watched the world's greatest footballers compete on the biggest stage.

Today, 16 years later, many of those 10-year-olds are now 26. But while the beautiful game has grown, South Africa's health has declined.

Rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have continued to rise, driven in part by the overconsumption of sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods.

So we have to ask: Is there a contradiction here?

The world's fittest athletes are celebrated on our screens, yet fans are constantly exposed to marketing for products that contribute to poor health outcomes.

Fans deserve better.

This , join the call to of sport and create healthier environments for future generations.

👉 Join the movement: www.kickbigsodaout.org and follow the movement:

09/06/2026

🌱 What happens when a food producer supports clearer food labels?

In a recent Food For Mzansi article by Vateka Halile, agripreneur Tshego Mputle, founder of , shares why transparency matters, what challenges SMEs may face, and how R3337 could strengthen the food sector in the long run.

👉 Swipe through to learn more.
📖 Read the full article the link in our bio.

🧒🏾 Protecting our children means protecting what goes into their bodies. Clear food labels. Informed choices. Healthier futures.

09/06/2026

What do food producers think about Regulation R3337?

In a recent Food For Mzansi article by Vateka Halile, agripreneur Tshego Mputle, founder of TshegoM Creations, shares her perspective on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL), transparency, and the opportunities and challenges facing local food producers.

Swipe through to explore her insights on why consumers deserve clear information and how R3337 could strengthen the sector over time.

📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4uoMM13 (or via the link in our bio)

🧒🏾 Protecting our children means protecting what goes into their bodies. Clear food labels. Informed choices. Healthier futures.

08/06/2026

Food labels should help consumers make informed decisions.

In a recent Food For Mzansi article by Vateka Halile, National Department of Health (South Africa) spokesperson Foster Mohale explains why Regulation R3337 and Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL) are being proposed, how they can help consumers better understand what's in their food, and why they are particularly important for protecting children.

Swipe through to explore key insights from the Department of Health on transparency, public health, and the future of food labelling in South Africa.

📖 Read the full Food For Mzansi article: https://bit.ly/4ujT55L (or via the link in our bio)

🧒🏾 Protecting our children means protecting what goes into their bodies. Clear food labels. Informed choices. Healthier futures.

05/06/2026

This Child Protection Week, we need to talk about a hidden threat facing South African children: our food environment.

Did you know that malnutrition has a new face? According to UNICEF's latest findings, childhood obesity has overtaken underweight as the dominant form of malnutrition globally. Our kids are constantly bombarded with powerful digital and broadcast ads for ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, often disguised behind themes of "fun" and "friendship."

Volatile industry self-regulation isn't working. It’s time for robust, mandatory policies like Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL).

How do these labels inform and protect?
✅ They cut through the noise: They give parents clear, unmistakable warnings directly on the front of food packages, making it easy to spot hidden dangers.
✅ They strip away corporate influence: They shift the power back to families, making healthy choices affordable, desirable, and accessible.

Let’s protect our children’s right to a healthy future. True protection means creating a safe world—and a safe plate. 🇿🇦❤️

Read more about Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL) via our website: www.heala.org

04/06/2026

Food packaging should help us make informed decisions, not make us work to uncover what's really in our food.

In a recent article by Vateka Halile for Food For Mzansi, Angelika Grimbeek, our Policy and Programme Manager, explains why the upcoming Regulation R3337 food labelling laws matter and how they could help South Africans know exactly what they're buying.

Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL) would make it easier to identify foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, helping consumers make informed choices at a glance. They would also reduce misleading health claims on unhealthy products and help protect children from aggressive food marketing.

This National Child Protection Week, let's remember that protecting children also means protecting them from unhealthy food environments and harmful food marketing. 🧒🏾

Swipe through to see Angelika's key insights on why clear food labelling matters for public health and consumer rights.

📖 Read the full Food For Mzansi here: https://bit.ly/4ujT55L.

🔗 Learn more about our work at https://heala.org/

03/06/2026

🧒🏾🛡️ National Child Protection Week reminds us that protecting children means more than shielding them from violence, it means safeguarding their health and future.

This year's theme, "Working together in ending violence against children," calls on all of us to create environments where children can thrive.

Across the world, countries are adopting policies that protect children from the harmful impacts of unhealthy food marketing. South Africa can strengthen its commitment to children's wellbeing by:
✅ Increasing the Health Promotion Levy to 20%�
✅ Including fruit juices in the levy�
✅ Implementing Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL)�
✅ Restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children

Children deserve food environments that support healthy choices, not systems that prioritise profits over health.

Aligning with international best practices in child welfare, our policy objective is to enact robust protection mechanisms that mirror global advancements."

📢 Find out more about our work and campaign at https://heala.org/

03/06/2026

🧒🏾 Protecting children means protecting their health too.

As we observe National Child Protection Week under the theme "Working together in ending violence against children," let's remember that unhealthy food environments can also harm children's futures.

South Africa can take meaningful action by:�
⚠️ Increasing the HPL to 20%�
🥤 Including fruit juices in the levy�
🏷️ Introducing Front-of-Pack Warning Labels�
🚫 Restricting unhealthy food marketing to children

As nations globally strengthen regulatory protections for children, we have a critical opportunity to establish parallel safeguarding standards.

29/05/2026

This has been such an active and inspiring ✊🏽 From marches and community actions to difficult but necessary conversations about hunger, dignity, food pricing and justice — people across South Africa have shown that collective voices matter.

Today, the Union Against Hunger student body invites students, young activists, organisers and community members to join a student-led discussion at the University of Pretoria Theology Faculty, Room 210, from 12–2pm.

Young people are not the future of this movement, they are the movement right now. Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. Your anger, ideas, questions and solidarity matter.

Come be part of the conversation because voices move mountains, and together we can push for a South Africa where nobody goes hungry.

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
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