South African labels on food to show they’ve been produced in environmentally friendly ways are confusing and unhelpful.

Across the globe, private label products have evolved from being budget alternatives to strategic tools for customer retention, brand differentiation, and economic inclusion. In South Africa, where ...

A small independent label seeks South African jazz jewels. The purpose? To release them on vinyl and keep the story alive.

LONDON — Countries across the world rushed Friday to identify potential cases and halt travel from southern Africa where a new variant of Covid-19 emerged as a sudden source of global alarm.

Countries that have adopted simpler labelling systems have seen consumers making healthier choices about food. South Africa's health minister published draft food labelling regulations in April.

Red countries are those with major restrictions on South Africa, with yellow countries denoting moderate restrictions. There are currently no restrictions on domestic travel within South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says racial classifications used in government data remain necessary to confront inequality, even as the country works to move beyond its divided past.

It’s not clear how health claims could be substantiated, enforced or understood, but there are other ways to encourage healthy food choices.

Five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year, the World Health Organization said ...

Analysis - South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can't tell which products are environmentally friendly.