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Ofentse Mboweni
Ofentse Mboweni is communications officer for the Grow Great campaign. He has a keen interest in South African politics and history, is an avid reader and loves anything to do with good hip-hop music, literature and afrofuturism. Described as a "blerd" and postmodernist by some, he prefers to be called OJ.
Community health workers crucial for a future free of stunting
More than a quarter of children under five in South Africa are affected by stunting
Investing in nutrition is a crucial step in improving children’s rights
Extending the child support grant into pregnancy will play a vital role in combating stunting and improving the prospects of children in South Africa
The case for a maternal support grant
Financial support for pregnant mothers can help avoid the lifelong consequences of stunting, Minister Godongwana
South African politicians must urgently address childhood stunting
Chronic malnutrition is ruining the future for thousands of children
Sona 21: Malnutrition, Mr President, should be a ‘foremost, overriding priority’
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
SA is food secure but millions of children are stunted
National dietary surveys estimate that 77% of children between the ages of six and 23 months do not receive a minimally acceptable diet
The workforce that makes our health system work
Community health workers need to be supported so that policies can be tangibly effective
Mabuza urges Hawks to ‘move speedily’ in the North West
The deputy president sought to allay concerns by outlining progress made in stabilising the situation in the platinum-rich province
Political parties fail to address nutritional stunting
Stunting affects the individual’s physical and cognitive development and economic growth
Who wants to get redeployed?
What exactly did Brian Mofele do at Eskom? Did he resign, retire or go on unpaid leave?
Gordhan to Denel board: Prove to us you’re not captured
The former finance minister wants the state arms manufacturer to prove it is not acting in the interests of the controversial Gupta family.
Gotta catch ’em all
Pimples depicts how the Gupta brothers captured everyone.
Renowned boxing coach Nick Durandt dies at 53
Durandt’s record in South African boxing is unmatched, having produced 95 champions.
Treasury director general Lungisa Fuzile resigns — reports
Fuzile has been at the national treasury’s helm for six years and there are fears that his leaving will spark an exodus of experienced staff.
S&P downgrades South Africa’s credit rating to junk status
The decision taken at an emergency meeting follows President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.