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Beyond The Basket: Drivers Of Obesity In South Africa | SA News

Amandla.Mobi continues fight for change in food labels
Availability and affordability are have a big impact on the type of food people eat.(Photo: Freepik)

Amandla.Mobi continues fight for change in food labels
Availability and affordability are have a big impact on the type of food people eat.(Photo: Freepik)

On paper, it might seem simple. Eat less unhealthy food, exercise more, and you’ll avoid obesity. But for many South Africans, the reality is far more complicated.

According to the World Obesity Observatory, more than 32% of adults in South Africa are living with obesity. The conversation is often reduced to just people making poor food choices, but there’s a bigger issue at play. 

The April 2025 Household Affordability Index shows that the average cost of a household food…

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