The Maternal Support Grant Advocacy Coalition made oral submissions to the South African Human Rights Commission during its national investigative hearing into food systems. The coalition highlighted a critical gap, the lack of income support for pregnant women living in poverty, and is calling for the introduction of a Maternal Support Grant. Newzroom Afrika spoke to Tshepo Mantjé, Senior ECD Coordinator at Equality Collective, a member of the MSG Advocacy Coalition.
Newzroom Afrika Interview: Rethink Your Drink campaign challenges liquor trading hours ruling
Should taverns in the Northern Cape be selling alcohol until 2 a.m. every night of the week? Through its Rethink Your Drink campaign, DGMT is
November 12, 2026
