More than a quarter of children under five in South Africa are affected by stunting
		
	 
	
		
		Extending the child support grant into pregnancy will play a vital role in combating stunting and improving the prospects of children in South Africa
		
	 
	
		
		Financial support for pregnant mothers can help avoid the lifelong consequences of stunting, Minister Godongwana
		
	 
	
		
		Chronic malnutrition is ruining the future for thousands of children
		
	 
	
		
		Covid-19 has increased South Africa’s already dire child malnutrition levels, and the extension of the R350 special grant is not enough to change this
		
	 
	
		
		National dietary surveys estimate that 77% of children between the ages of six and 23 months do not receive a minimally acceptable diet
		
	 
	
		
		Community health workers need to be supported so that policies can be tangibly effective
		
	 
	
		
		The deputy president sought to allay concerns by outlining progress made in stabilising the situation in the platinum-rich province
		
	 
	
		
		Stunting affects the individual’s physical and cognitive development and economic growth
		
	 
	
		
		What exactly did Brian Mofele do at Eskom? Did he resign, retire or go on unpaid leave?