Food safety experts, researchers, public health specialists, government officials, and education stakeholders have called for stronger protection measures across South Africa’s school nutrition programmes to better protect learners from preventable health risks linked to unsafe food practices and contamination. The…
Financial literacy is often spoken about in terms of budgeting, saving and managing debt, yet for most South African households, it is far more immediate and far more personal. It is woven into the daily decisions families make to stretch…
Beneficiary schools are supplied with nutrient-rich, fortified porridge made from sorghum, maize, or oats, providing young learners with an essential start to their day. Representatives from an in-school breakfast initiative supporting around 4 500 learners in the greater Kuruman area…
TBF VFH Impact Analysis Summary
The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) today announced a significant expansion of its in-school quality breakfast programme in the Limpopo province, with the handover of four fully equipped kitchen facilities. Attended by various key stakeholders including the Limpopo MEC of Education,…
The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) is an advocate of the dignity and well-being of learners in no-fee paying schools. To this end, the Foundation has spent close to R5-million renovating and building kitchens in no-fee paying schools this year. Kefiloe…
Events of the past few months involving fatalities of young children after consuming packaged food purchased from informal trading establishments, popularly known as Spaza shops, highlight a much bigger problem in society, says The Tiger Brand Foundation Gauteng Regional Coordinator,…
World Food Day serves as a powerful call to action. While many South Africans start their day with breakfast, millions still face the harsh reality of hunger. In 2021, 683,000 households faced food insecurity, with over half a million households reporting…