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Dairy farmer Richard Adamson told the South African Human Rights Commission's food systems inquiry that farmers have little control over milk prices, arguing that supermarkets hold the greatest bargaining power in the dairy value chain.

Supermarkets hold too much power over milk prices, farmer tells SAHRC

Blame put on farmers for rising dairy costs is misplaced, commission hears

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Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi told the South African Human Rights Commission's food system inquiry that South Africa must do more to tackle the commercial drivers of unhealthy diets. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day

Motsoaledi urges crackdown on unhealthy food and alcohol marketing

Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has warned that South Africa is losing the fight against lifestyle diseases, saying the country cannot afford to ignore the powerful commercial forces driving unhealthy eating and drinking habits.

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Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says stunting is irreversible. Picture: Fredlin Adriaan

‘Stunting is irreversible’: Gwarube urges more funding for school nutrition

Education minister Siviwe Gwarube was addressing the SAHRC inquiry into the national food system on Thursday

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Protesters during the June 1976 uprising in South Africa. The Soweto uprising was a series of demonstrations and protests led by black school children in South Africa under apartheid that began on the morning of 16 June 1976. (Photo by Gallo Images / Rapport archives)

YOUTH DAY | Youth of 2026 face a different struggle 50 years after 1976 uprising

Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, many young South Africans say their biggest fight is no longer for access to education but for access to jobs.

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Two Nile crocodiles were discovered at a home in Springs, Gauteng.

‘Wild animals are not pets’: experts call for stricter exotic animal laws

NSPCA calls for stricter laws around exotic pets after two crocodiles found in Springs

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On Wednesday 11 suspects were arrested at an alleged illegal drug laboratory.

WATCH | Four Mexicans believed to be among 11 arrested in drug raid

Police said 11 people have been arrested, including four suspects believed to be Mexican nationals, after a national crime intelligence unit uncovered a drug laboratory in North West on Wednesday.

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