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High consumption of sugary drinks is associated with risks such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. (Toby Talbot/Associated Press)
ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD

Our advertising regulator is funded by the food and beverage industry. Should it be allowed to block public health messaging?

A pending court complaint alleges bias after the regulator voted to block radio advertisements about the dangers of sugar

  • Ashley Okwuosa
13 min read
The effect of the retail industry on the environment has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France’s senate approving a Bill that directly addresses the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry.
ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD

Beyond fast fashion: Journey to net zero for retailers

South African retailers in all sectors should take note because the Climate Change Act’s provisions pave the way for sectoral greenhouse gas emission targets

  • Emily Gammon
  • Paula-Ann Novotny
5 min read
Where there’s smoke: An investigation by anti-tobacco nonprofit the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids found companies were paying young influencers to secretly advertise cigarettes on social media. (Instagram)
ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD

A new smoke signal: Is Big Tobacco using influencers to illegally punt new products?

Could companies’ wooing of social media influencers be just a clever ploy to get around the country’s tobacco advertising ban?

  • Joan Van Dyk
  • Bhekisisa Team
11 min read