Western Cape stunting-prevention pilot reaches over two thousand women, with more to come before end of 2026
A pilot programme tackling stunting in parts of the Western Cape has enrolled over 2 200 women since it began in August 2025. Khulisa Care — “to grow” in isiXhosa — gives underweight and at-risk pregnant women, and mothers of low-birth-weight babies, monthly nutrition support from Shoprite, alongside targeted primary healthcare from trained community health […]
Metro Lives: What can municipalities do for children?
Children don’t vote — but local government decisions shape their lives every day. Whether a child has a safe place to play, a park worth walking through, clean water, a registered early learning programme nearby, or a neighbourhood with more libraries than liquor outlets: these are municipal choices. Metro Lives is a series of public […]