More than 1,000 children have died of severe malnutrition in the past two years in South Africa – this was revealed by Minister of health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in a response to parliament. Last year it was revealed that 12,582 children had died from severe acute malnutrition and moderate acute malnutrition since 2013.

<p>More than 1,000 children have died of severe&nbsp;malnutrition in the past two years in South Africa&nbsp;&ndash; this was revealed by Minister of health Dr&nbsp;Aaron Motsoaledi in a response to parliament.&nbsp;Last year it was revealed that 12,582 children&nbsp;had died from severe acute malnutrition and&nbsp;moderate acute malnutrition since 2013.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>

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