Today, as South Africa's Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivers the national Budget, questions are being raised about the future of the Health Promotion Levy, a tax on sugary drinks aimed at tackling rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases. Introduced in 2018, the levy has helped reduce sugar consumption, encourage healthier choices, and generate revenue that could support public health and nutrition programmes. Joining us now to discuss the levy's impact and what the Budget could mean for public health is Bilal Mpazayabo, Media Coordinator at the Healthy Living Alliance, HEALA

<p>Today, as South Africa's Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivers the national Budget, questions are being raised about the future of the Health Promotion Levy, a tax on sugary drinks aimed at tackling rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases. Introduced in 2018, the levy has helped reduce sugar consumption, encourage healthier choices, and generate revenue that could support public health and nutrition programmes. Joining us now to discuss the levy's impact and what the Budget could mean for public health is Bilal Mpazayabo, Media Coordinator at the Healthy Living Alliance, HEALA</p>