TimesLIVE Article: Poor hygiene, alcohol and malnutrition are stunting our children
Some informal settlements and poorly serviced areas in South Africa have experienced repeated infections caused by unhygienic living conditions, especially among children under five. This is according to the DG Murray Trust, a nonprofit organisation that invests in strategic initiatives aimed at human development and escaping the inequality trap. Trust CEO David Harrison says South […]
Why mentorship must be at the heart of South Africa’s agricultural revival
The are fewer households involved in agricultural production today than there were in 2011, down from nearly 2.9 million to 2.4 million at the last count. This is driven by a combination of factors, such as limited access to capital and the expensive inputs needed to farm, environmental stressors like soil fertility and extreme weather, […]
Daily Maverick Article: Preventing stunting — lessons from a Western Cape maternal health pilot
A child’s circumstances at birth, where they are born, their family income, and whether their mother can afford nutritious food during pregnancy, should not determine that child’s chance at a healthy future. Over the past five years, food and nutrition insecurity have risen sharply. Escalating living costs, food prices and limited access to affordable nutritious […]