A stokvel event that was set to happen last weekend, which was aimed at mothers and children and sharing information about infant feeding. The event was slammed by nutrition and children health experts saying that this event which was one of many marketing events was being labeled as a "Stokvel Mom and Child forum". The experts who mentioned that child nutrition has been an issue in our country for a long time but now has worsened due to the pandemic. They had concerns that caregivers would use the Nestlé products that were being marketed in a watered down manner to stretch the contents and therefore save money, and the effects would be detrimental to the children.
Activists have condemned a marketing event planned for 14 August 2021 that has been sponsored by Nestlé saying it is unlawful because it promotes food products that are dangerous for children’s health.
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Rising unemployment and high food prices during the Covid-19 pandemic have pushed many South African households deeper into poverty – putting children at even greater risk.