World Obesity Day: Real Food as a Response to a Global Crisis
Every year on 4 March, World Obesity Day brings together organisations, health professionals, and communities across the globe to raise awareness about obesity and its impact on health (1). Launched in 2015, the campaign is led by the World Obesity Federation, which works in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) (2). In 2026, […]
Your Tax Rands Are Building Something. The question is what they will build.
Every February, finance teams across South Africa finalise provisional tax payments with precision. Figures are reconciled. Compliance is confirmed. Funds move into systems designed to keep the country functioning. Taxation is necessary. It sustains essential services and infrastructure that hold society together. Yet within this routine administrative cycle lies a question that rarely reaches boardroom […]
Staying Low Carb During the Holiday Season: Protecting Your Journey Without Feeling Pressured
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, celebration… and often a lot of high-carb, sugary foods. For many people living a low-carb lifestyle, December can feel like walking through a nutritional obstacle course. Everywhere you turn, there’s a treat, a family member insisting you “just have one,” or a tradition built around foods […]
Hamper Season is Here! Eat Better South Africa (EBSA)
Every December, organisations, companies, and community groups rally together to spread joy through food hampers. It’s a tradition rooted in generosity and care, but have you ever stopped to think about what’s inside those hampers? Too often, the default is to fill them with cheap, carb-heavy, sugary items. While these may stretch the budget and […]
Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) Program Manager
Position Title: Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) Program Manager Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract of 1 year Start date: 1 February 2026 Reports to: Foundation Manager of The Noakes Foundation About Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) Eat Better South Africa is a community initiative of The Noakes Foundation that empowers South […]
Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security: Building Health from the Ground Up
Every year on 30 October, Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security reminds us that true progress on this continent goes beyond food production; it’s about nourishing people. Established by the African Union, this day highlights the urgent need for sustainable, equitable food systems that prioritize human health and dignity. In South Africa, the reality […]
Healthy hands. Healthy Lives
Clean Hands, Healthy Lives: Celebrating World Handwashing Day with The Noakes Foundation Each year on 15 October, the world comes together to celebrate Global Handwashing Day, a reminder that one of the simplest acts can save millions of lives. Hand hygiene remains one of the most effective and affordable measures for preventing infections and improving […]
The 4th R: Why Real Food Education Belongs in Every Classroom
At the core of education are the three R’s: reading, writing, and reasoning. But in today’s world, a fourth R is becoming just as important: Real Food Literacy. While schools equip learners with the skills to think critically and communicate effectively, few help them understand how the foods they eat affect their energy, focus, and […]
Questioning the Science is Not Misinformation – It’s the Essence of Progress
This month, the Changing Markets Foundation released its Meat vs EAT-Lancet report, which frames academics, doctors, and health advocates who questioned the EAT-Lancet Commission’s dietary recommendations as “mis-influencers.” Among those named is Professor Tim Noakes, whose work through The Noakes Foundation has challenged conventional nutrition dogma and reshaped how we think about health. The report […]
Healthy Hearts, Healthy Futures
September is World Heart Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually (World Health Organization, 2023). Despite advances in medicine, lifestyle-related risk factors such as poor diet, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension remain key […]