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Our inaugural event took place on 4&5 October 2019 in Cape Town.
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4IR technology holds key to better healthcare in Africa
The rapidly rising population in Africa and the lack of appropriate resources are just some of the challenges obstructing the delivery of quality healthcare on the continent.
Governments and legacy healthcare systems are struggling to address basic healthcare needs in the face of increasing levels of disease and health problems as the population, now at 1.32 billion, continues to grow.
The only way to effectively manage the healthcare needs for this expanding population is to renew our focus on the social determinant of poor healthcare, and institute “much more aggressive and proactive healthcare management programmes,” says Dr Ernest Darkoh, health systems expert and co-CEO of BroadReach Consulting.
Technology holds the solution for maximising scarce resources to ensure both disease prevention and more effective healthcare, he says. This work is already underway. Fourth Industrial Revolution technology, called Vantage, is being used to dramatically boost public healthcare in underserved regions of Africa including parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, where it is making great strides in tackling the HIV epidemic.
South Africa has the highest HIV-prevalence in the world, and KwaZulu-Natal is the epicenter of the epidemic. In a KZN Department of Health programme using Vantage technology, a record 5.5 million people were tested for HIV between 2012 and 2018. Of these 530 000 were taking anti-retroviral therapy and a healthy 93% were virally suppressed.
The programme is on track to meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals for bringing HIV under control. This vision aims to ensure that 90% of people living with HIV know their status, 90% of those who test positive receive treatment, and 90% of those on treatment remain virally suppressed.
Vantage technology, through implementing partner BroadReach Consulting, is able to integrate data immediately from a large range of sources − ranging from population and health service data to information about the weather − to analyse service delivery. It then makes recommendations for step-by-step action, directing staff to take the right action at the right time, rather than make decisions based on gut instinct, habit or anecdotal evidence.
Used together with human expertise in strengthening and supporting health systems, it enables people at every level to be better at their jobs. The greatest healthcare challenges, in the populations and areas of the greatest need, can be identified and quickly addressed. Gaps in healthcare provision can be accurately pinpointed and solutions immediately recommended, mostly in real-time.
“Individual healthcare workers can be provided with an app showing when targets are missed and intervention is required,” says Darkoh. “Managers are able to monitor and oversee from one place the performance of thousands of field staff, and the health authorities can access an overall view of the programme.
This technology is also being used in a USAID-funded programme called Regional Access through Data (RAD), which looks at innovative ways to improve access to healthcare across borders in West and East Africa. The work includes a pilot programme on cross-border immunisations in East Africa, and on how children’s health could be better managed across borders, in partnership with the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
Technology could also be deployed to identify and control the threat of cross-border outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola. The Cross-Border Disease Threat solutions are currently in development in partnership with the West African Health Authority (WAHO), to help coordinate regional infections disease management across their 15 member states.
“Technology for technology’s sake is useless. What is exciting is that, in the right hands, it can unlock productivity and inspire the action that can change lives,” notes Darkoh. “This is a solutions-oriented rather than crisis-driven approach, directing the path towards a more efficient use of the already scarce resources and budgets and will provide better healthcare management – and better outcomes where these are most needed.”
CASE STUDY The Ugu district of KwaZulu-Natal has a higher HIV prevalence among pregnant women than any other district in South Africa, with 41% HIV-positive. In this district, use of the technology enabled healthcare workers to ensure that HIV-suppression rates among those taking anti-retroviral therapy increased from 57% to 81%.
The rate of those completing viral load tests, which determine the concentration of HIV in their blood, jumped from 32% to 92%, and HIV-suppression rates increased from 57% to 81%. An analysis using Vantage technology revealed that only 10 of the 42 facilities accounted for 80% of the performance gap. Based on this insight, facility management was able to re-focus its resources on the high impact facilities.
When Vantage was implemented, nurses and other health workers on the frontline of the epidemic were able to access it from their tablets, to help them make optimal and timeous decisions and improve the impact of their work. They were also able to instantly call up and share data with local managers and clinicians about HIV testing, enrolment in anti-retroviral therapy programmes, and viral load suppression.
Previously, district health managers were overwhelmed with data management, and rarely had the information necessary for effective “Monday morning” decision-making. Data was spread across disparate, siloed systems, and as a result staff lacked an on-demand, synthesised view of the most pressing problems and how to fix them. Instead, most managers retained external consultants to draw data-driven insights and plans of action, which took two to three months to complete. Drawing up reports was an arduous and time-consuming process that was inadequate to identify trends.
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Welcome to the sk.in revolution with Dr Alek
the ultimate skin perfection programme from the doctor you trust
Well known Cape Town based medical aesthetic practitioner Dr Alek Nikolic has formulated a highly effective skincare range using clinically proven, prescription-grade active ingredients. His new skin perfection programme — sk.in, short for skin ingredients — has just launched, with five power-packed serums that can be seamlessly integrated into any existing skincare routine. Each serum provides a powerful potency shot that will target specific skin concerns, strengthen and repair the skin barrier, visibly improve texture and tone and, ultimately, give you the confidence that comes from a healthy skin.
Prior to the arrival of sk.in, the availability of powerful cosmeceutical skincare has been mainly limited to cosmetic doctors and dermatologists, because of the risk of undesirable side-effects. Developing a range with active ingredients that is accessible to a wider market has been a dream Dr Nikolic has been pursuing for more than three years. “My goal is for everyone to have youthful, glowing skin, while limiting the risk of unwanted reactions,” says Dr Nikolic.
Based on extensive clinical research and his own medical expertise, Dr Nikolic has selected active ingredients that are known to be less sensitising and more stable. These include the most bioavailable and least irritating form of vitamin A (hydroxypinacolone retinoate), lipid-soluble vitamin C (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate), vitamin E, ferulic acid ester, hyaluronic acid and ceramides – premium ingredients that are clinically proven to help reverse signs of ageing, boost hydration and strengthen the skin.
“It’s the powerful, active ingredients that give sk.in its superpowers,” says Dr Nikolic, “potently targeting the errors of the past, while helping the skin work at its best again.”
Dr Nikolic says that most people, even those who take ‘good’ care of their skin, usually have a degree of impairment of the outer skin barrier. “If the skin barrier is not working optimally, even the best quality ingredients cannot not reach their full potential and effect.” As a result, every sk.in serum is formulated to help protect and repair the vital outer layer as well as target specific concerns: acne, ageing, texture, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles.
Dr Nikolic firmly believes that healthy looking skin has a positive effect on a person’s emotions, confidence and sense of well-being. “Having been involved with cosmetic medicine for over 20 years, I’ve seen how most people feel good on the inside when they look their best on the outside. This is why we formulated every sk.in product to help make a visible difference.”
The five power serums in sk.in’s launch range are:
- in pure |medi shot: sk.in pure clears and prevents acne breakouts, reduces blackheads and helps to fade pigmentation marks. Formulated with maximum strength salicylic acid combined with pineapple and papaya extracts, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and zinc, sk.in pure spray acts as a potent shot to thoroughly cleanse the skin of dirt, oil and acne-causing bacteria. It also performs as an oxygen boosting, at-home chemical peel for beautiful, fresh skin. With anti-ageing benefits, sk.in pure gently exfoliates and hydrates the skin at the same time, leaving skin feeling soft, plump and hydrated. Regular use will result in an improvement in hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture.
- in marvel |hydro shot: sk.in marvel delivers a hefty hydro shot to counteract dehydrated skin, improve skin barrier health, protect against environmental damage and reduce signs of ageing. The powerful, hydrating formulation contains ceramides, high strength hyaluronic acid for maximum penetration as well as lipid-soluble vitamin C and vitamin E, two powerful antioxidants that protect against environmental damage, help stimulate collagen production and reduce hyperpigmentation.
- in gloss | radiant shot: sk.in gloss serum delivers a powerful antioxidant shot to counteract signs of UV and environmental damage, including hyperpigmentation and intrinsic skin ageing. Formulated with high levels of lipid-soluble vitamin C for deep penetration, as well as ferulic acid ester and vitamin E for a synergistic antioxidant effect, sk.in gloss is effective in reducing pigmentation, stimulating collagen production, and improving fine lines and wrinkles. Ingredients D-panthenol and hyaluronic acid work together to increase hydration. Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) improves elasticity, dramatically enhancing barrier function.
- in flash (1, 2 and 3) | repair shot: sk.in flash delivers a potent repair shot to counteract the signs of UV damage and ageing, improve skin texture, minimise pore size, increase collagen production, diminish pigmentation and improve fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with highly active hydroxypinacolone retinoate (the most bioavailable and least irritating vitamin A) powerful antioxidants vitamin C and E, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, sk.in flash actively reduces signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles, repairs the skin barrier, improves hydration and protects the skin against free radicals and environmental damage.
- in bounce | combo shot: sk.in bounceis a potent all-in-one shot that combines the most powerful active ingredients in the sk.in range for maximum benefit from a single product. Designed for people who want a simple skin perfection regime and prefer a single serum, sk.in bounce is formulated with high strength hydroxypinacolone retinoate and lipid-soluble vitamin C. It also contains vitamin E, ceramides and hyaluronic acid to counteract the signs of UV sun damage and ageing. sk.in bounce radically improves texture and hydration, reduces pore size, stimulates collagen production and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
“We’ve formulated sk.in so that the serums can be slotted into any basic skincare regime,” says Dr Nikolic. “We removed the unnecessary ingredients. We’ve simplified and made it more powerful.”
All sk.in products are vegan friendly, have never been tested on animals and are free of parabens, sulphates, gluten, soy and nuts.
sk.in is available from skincare professionals at salons and aesthetic practices around South Africa. It is also available on www.skiningredients.com, following an online assessment.
All sk.in products contain high concentration cosmeceutical active ingredients, and some are contraindicated if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking oral vitamin A such as Roaccutane, suffer from certain skin conditions such as eczema, or if you have extremely sensitive skin. The online assessment process allows Dr Nikolic to advise users about which sk.in products are most suitable.
When used correctly once a day, a 30ml bottle of sk.in should last 2 to 3 months.
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Bayala Private safari Lodge & Camp is a hit with local safari-lovers
Finding a safari escape that won’t break the bank is about as rare as spotting a leopard in the boughs of a marula tree. But at the new Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp in northern KwaZulu-Natal you’ll find a five-star game experience at three-star rates.
Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp is situated within the Munyawana Game Reserve, a massive conservancy bordering onto the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Once a hunting farm, today Bayala is a haven for wildlife, and in 2018 fences were dropped with neighbouring conservancies to offer visitors the opportunity of traversing 10 000 hectares of pristine KwaZulu-Natal bushveld.
“We were first inspired by the conservation potential of the region,” explains Simone Godfrey, co-owner of Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp. “But with the existing structures on the land it made sense to explore the hospitality opportunities that would open up the region to visitors, and provide much-needed employment opportunities for surrounding communities.”
They also saw the opportunity to create a destination that offered an affordable safari destination for South African travellers who are too often priced out of the country’s leading luxury lodges.
“When we became custodians of Bayala we really saw a need to make the safari lodge experience more affordable for South African travellers,” adds Godfrey. “A safari holiday has simply become unattainable for the majority of locals, especially family travellers, and we wanted to change that.”
Today Bayala offers two similar, yet separate, accommodation options.
Bayala Safari Lodge offers 24 rooms set around spacious lawns and a large swimming pool. Spacious communal areas gaze out over the bushveld while, come evening, dinner tables are scattered beneath a spread of acacia trees. With an abundance of serenity, Bayala Safari Lodge is an ideal choice for couples seeking some R&R in the great outdoors.
Bayala Camp, on the other hand, is ideal for families and multi-generational travellers. Charming thatched rooms encircle the main lodge, ensuring younger travellers are safe to explore the grounds on their own. Some of the 24 rooms offer sleeper couches for little children, while the 14 Superior Rooms are inter-leading and boast small private terraces with uninterrupted views over the bush.
Along with a family-friendly pool area at the central lodge building, Bayala Camp also has the benefit of a large outdoor boma, where fireside dinners are enjoyed under the stars. All rooms in both the Bayala Camp and Bayala Safari Lodge have recently been refurbished, offering air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and a stylish yet subtle safari aesthetic.
Between game drives, which are offered in the morning and afternoon, young travellers will find plenty of entertainment with the unique Mini-Ranger activities, where Bayala’s qualified guides take youngsters on bush walks to learn everything from animal tracking to bird identification. Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp is also proving popular with school groups, who spend up to four days on immersive ecology courses, discovering the biodiversity of the region.
That conservation-first ethos extends to working with the local community. The Godfrey’s registered charity – The Cycle of Life – uses cycling tours as a fund-raising tool to support a host of conservation and upliftment initiatives amongst local communities.
“Our focus is on youngsters because the future of conservation lies in their hands,” says Godfrey. “They need support to understand their roles in conservation.”
The funds raised through The Cycle of Life also aid in the ongoing fight against rhinoceros poaching in the region.
Conservation and tourism work seamlessly together at Bayala Private Safari Lodge & Camp, while also creating a memorable, affordable safari experience for South African travellers.
“We are certainly a value-for money destination,” says Judy Veldman, Safari Lodge & Camp manager at Bayala. “But we’re also not cutting corners. We have highly qualified guides that are amongst the best in the business, a great support team, and offer wonderful hospitality at an affordable rate. Our guests are receiving a five-star game experience, at a three-star price.”
With flexible seasonal rates, prices range from R2 475 per person per night sharing to R2 775pppns for a superior room. Single occupancy rates are R3 710, up to R4 010 for a superior room with a patio. Kids under 12yrs are charged R1 230pn. Kids under 2years are free of charge. This includes dinner, bed, breakfast and one game drive per night (and VAT at the current rate of 15%). There is an additional Conservation Levy of R99 per person per day for anti-poaching, maintenance of roads and security. Additional game drives are R909 and a bush walk is R1 360.
Rooms can accommodate one child under 12 sharing with two adults. Families with children under the age of 12years must book a private vehicle, at an extra cost. Bush walks are available for anyone from 16 to 60years of age. All rooms are either twin or double bed en-suite boasting 100% cotton linen. Complimentary tea and coffee is provided.
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Sending money out of South Africa has just become a lot more daunting for high net worth individuals although you wouldn’t think it from a reading of the Sunday newspapers, which talk lightly of well-placed individuals shipping billions of Rands out of the country at the drop of the proverbial hat. Gone un-noticed by the mainstream media however is a recent substantial change in SARS’ requirements for tax clearance approval needed for foreign investment allowance (FIA) applications.
For those who have a phobia about form-filling and bureaucracy the process might have seemed daunting enough ahead of the recent changes. Previously if you wanted to send more than R1 million a year (but less than R10 million), SARS required a recent bank statement, a statement of assets and liabilities and proof of the source of capital to be invested offshore. Collecting all that information was just the start, then came the difficult part; you had to engage with SARS.
That already daunting process has just been ratcheted up several notches. SARS now wants three years of information. The rule change has only been in place for a few weeks but it is already causing major headaches. Jill Wilmans managing director of Currencies Direct South Africa, says the change has significantly slowed down the process. “Prior to the introduction of these changes, it used to take us a few days to get tax clearance for our clients and have the funds ready to transfer into a foreign currency account, now it’s taking three to four weeks.”
The absence of any discussion in the mainstream media and the fact SARS has not made a fuss about the change, including not giving notice to the industry, has resulted in some confusion but Wilmans says although her clients are irritated by the delay, they generally understand once it’s explained.
She said there’s a temptation to assume SARS is just trying to make life difficult for South Africans with resources who are deemed to be seeking shelter from a chilling political situation. “There’s an unavoidable political dimension; the reality is the number of applications has increased 100% over the last two years and at an even higher rate in the last six months.” But a longer term perspective presents a brighter picture.
Wilmans says up to around two years ago about 50% of the applications her company processed were from offshore clients wanting to convert Euros, dollars or pounds into Rands. These were foreigners keen to set up home, even for just a few months of the year, in South Africa. Currently it’s about 70% outgoing and 30% incoming. “I think South Africans tend to think the flow is entirely and overwhelmingly one way but that’s not so.
The current public discourse in South Africa is quite grim but large numbers of Americans are having similar discussions about their politicians and increasing numbers of EU citizens are looking to diversify their asset base.” Wilmans says that while South Africans tend to assume it is the utterances of President Zuma that most determines the international value of their Rand assets, the reality is that it’s more likely to be influenced by a tweet from US President Trump or an ill-judged comment from a putative EU leader. “We’re living in a turbulent global village and we often forget it was the post-1994 government that gave us the ability to manage some of that turbulence by allowing individuals to set up offshore accounts.”
Wilmans discourages SARS bashing. While the tax authorities may or may not be concerned about the recent significant increase in “outflow” applications, they have a duty to take whatever action they deem necessary to ensure all the funds are tax compliant. “Having to disclose three years of information is certainly cumbersome but it will make it much more difficult for individuals, no matter how well-placed, to send money offshore that has escaped the tax net.”
For those who want to diversify their asset base, Currencies Direct not only makes the process far less daunting, but also cheaper. They will secure the tax clearance certificate and within 24 hours can open up a forex account. “There are no set up costs, no monthly fees,
and trading at the right time is crucial to maximizing the value of the transaction.” says Wilmans. Clients have sight of the process throughout and can elect at what rate Currencies Direct convert the Rands. South African Reserve Bank regulations also mean the funds are at all times in an account in the client’s name.
While Currencies Direct is not able to change the market, political uncertainties or SARS there is something comforting about the reassurance they are offering to their clients. Helping navigate through, what seems like, a daunting journey sending funds out of South Africa at zero cost provides a much needed leading light.
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LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival Celebrates Transformation Onscreen and Off
Celebrate the work of young amateur South African filmmakers at the fifth annual LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival, during the US Woordfees at Oude Libertas Arts and Culture Centre in Stellenbosch, on Sunday 13 March 2016 from 3pm to 9pm. Entry is free.
The festival will screen a series of short five-minute films produced by amateur youth and the top five competition entries will be announced. While viewing the films, attendees will be invited to write notes about personal growth, change, or their feelings about South Africa‘s progress (or lack thereof) and insert them into a wire phoenix with flapping wings and a 3 meter wingspan.
Sponsored by the National Lotteries Commission, other festival activities include interactive origami stalls, hula hooping, workshops, competitions, craft and food stalls and a poetry jam. The evening will climax with a fire ceremony complete with dancers, when the phoenix is set alight. Details at http://livingit.org.za/ or Facebook Ubuntu Youth Film Festival / #LivingItUbuntu
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LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival Celebrates Transformation Onscreen and Off
The work of young amateur South African filmmakers will be publicly celebrated at the fifth annual LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival, taking place at the US Woordfees at Oude Libertas Arts and Culture Centre in Stellenbosch, on Sunday 13 March 2016, from 3pm to 9pm.
The festival, which was made possible by a grant from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), will screen a series of short five-minute films produced by amateur youth. Besides its mission of ‘ubuntu’ – bringing people together – the festival has a legacy of fostering talent, with works on YouTube, and seen on local television and screens as far afield as Boston, Toronto, Edinburgh and London. Some of its winners, such as Kobus Potgieter, have gone on to become filmmakers. Selected works have also been screened at the Cape Winelands Film Festival and regularly on Cape Town TV, posted on the JIP Die Burger, Volksblad and Beeld website, loaded onto YouTube and Facebook and have been sent around the globe by the Global Oneness Project.
LivingIt is a non-profit organisation with an impressive track record of success in giving voice to the hopes and dreams of young people in South Africa. Programme activities challenge, inspire, support and train young South Africans to produce short films of under five minutes.
This year’s Festival theme is Ubuntu (stay/happy/bly/hlala/onwabile). With the assistance of skilled professionals, these films are generated entirely by the young people, from script writing, acting and shooting the film, to final editing. In this way the participants are provided with a wide range of skills and opportunities while using film as a vehicle to voice the hopes and dreams of youngsters, for a united world.
The top five competition entries will be announced at the Festival and each of these will receive R6 000, part sponsored by the ATKV (Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuurvereniging). Further prizes will be awarded at an Artscape screening in August. While the films are running, attendees will be invited to write notes about personal growth, change, or their feelings about South Africa’s progress (or lack thereof) and insert them into a wire phoenix with flapping wings and a 3m wingspan. The evening’s climax will be a fire ceremony complete with dancers, when the phoenix is set alight.
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“Our future rests on our ability to work together,” said Ronel Geldenhuys, the founder and programme director of LivingIt. Geldenhuys, as an actor and director, felt she could have a greater impact on the world by facilitating the capturing of young people’s stories on film and transmitting them onto a global stage. She said “the programme is an instrument for social change, a way to build bridges and foster unity within our divided society, an agent for transformation of participants and a way to provide training and skills development within the arts sector.”
Teens who take part in LivingIt’s programme and who show a talent in the various aspects of filmmaking (from pre-production to script-writing to acting) are linked to national and international educational institutions where they can further their education to become employable within South Africa’s film industry.
Two one-day introductory workshops were held in Cape Town in December 2015 to guide and assist aspirant young film makers in getting started. In addition, a one-day workshop at City Varsity film school was made available in January to the first five individuals or groups who appealed for final tweaking and assistance of their entries at City Varsity film school.
“Story-telling is an integral part of our African culture, heritage and traditions,” said Geldenhuys. “For centuries, stories have formed a vitally important part of our cultural expression. In a country with such high levels of diversity, one aspect that unites everyone irrespective of their background or status or culture, is stories. Through the vision and passion of the LivingIt team, opportunities have been created for young South Africans to find a means to express their views and issues through the medium of films and artistic expression – to express what is important to them and to find a shared way forward that arises out of our stories. The LivingIt Ubuntu Youth Film Festival is a not-to-be-missed accessible public platform for the feelings, experiences, hopes and dreams of our youth.”
A pre-screening of the film entries along with short films from other organisations that work with young people and children making their own movies, will be shown on 9 March 2016 at 15h30 in the Neelsie, Stellenbosch University. A permanent interactive art installation, Afrigamibirds, inspired by the Japanese tradition of seeking to make a wish come true by folding 1000 paper cranes, will also be on display at the Oude Libertas Art Gallery. This installation reflects the wishes of diverse communities for a peaceful and compassionate society that lives in harmony with the earth.
Entry to both the Film Festival, pre-screening and art installation is free.
With all the elements for a fun and meaningful family outing, other festival activities include interactive origami stalls, hula hooping, workshops, competitions, crafts and food stalls with picnic facilities available.
More details at livingit.org.za/ or Facebook Ubuntu Youth Film Festival/ #LivingItUbuntu
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Nearly one-fifth of South African children are not eating breakfast before going to school1. To help address this need, Kellogg is launching a large-scale Breakfast for Better Days™ Initiative, which will provide five million servings of breakfast to children throughout 2014, with 25 000 school children receiving breakfast every school day.
With one in eight people around the world facing food insecurity each day2, Kellogg Company and its foundation, the Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship fund, have pledged to provide a billion servings of breakfast and snacks to children and families who need it most, through this global initiative. In South Africa, a breakfast of Kellogg’s cereal and milk will be provided to children in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. Partnering with Kellogg are FoodBank South Africa, the country’s largest food banking network and Kellogg’s international partner in the global initiative, who will distribute the food; and Parmalat, who will be donating the required milk.
