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South Africa and Britain are the latest in a string of countries around the world to impose a soda surcharge, with Ireland, Canada and the Philippines among those expected to follow in due course. Efforts to raise the tax on sugary drinks — by up to 50 per cent in some countries — have sparked standoffs between the beverage industry and the health lobby.  It was no different in South Africa. The protracted debate in the run-up to the new law saw Coca Cola executives suggest taxes don't work in solving obesity. However, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said the 11 percent surcharge levied on a can of soda since April 1 was long overdue. "We are not banning sugar. We are just saying take them in moderate amounts. Every life minute of our existence we are being fed with these substances. It's an overload on the human body," Motsoaledi said. The government said it was acting in the interests of the public in a country with a diabetes epidemic fueled by sugar and an … [Read more...] about Sugar tax leaves a bitter taste

It has been more than two months since I last played international cricket and the break is just what was needed after that incredible summer. Like everyone in the squad, I feel refreshed and ­raring to go again to try to bring us more success on the field. I have had to draw a line under the summer of 2019. It has been and gone. Even though it is a time I will ­remember very fondly and with great satisfaction, I have got to look forward to new challenges and delivering once more. There is so much to focus on in a busy winter with eight Tests in New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka that will ask lots of different questions of us – and we want to be able to answer them. As good as the summer was at times, you can’t rest on your laurels and keep looking back. This is an important series for us because we want to start winning away from home more often. A goal of ours is to be the No.1 Test team in the world, and winning series away from home massively helps … [Read more...] about England’s summer was amazing – now it’s time to make this a winter to remember

MEGHAN Markle has shown her “nurturing and protective” side towards Prince Harry in a sweet clip from the royal tour. The Duchess of Sussex, 38, was filmed tenderly caressing Harry’s arm as he held their five-month-old son Archie, in a new ITV documentary on the couple airing on Sunday. Body language expert Judi James told Fabulous Digital: “Meghan looks every inch the caring, super-protective mother here as she strokes baby Archie on the head tenderly before leaning forward to plant a careful kiss. “A small baby's head always looks vulnerable which would account for this reassurance ritual, but it's not just Archie she's signalling nurturing, protective emotions for here. “As Harry snuggles the baby against his chest his wife's touches and pats seem aimed at him too. Harry might not seem as vulnerable as his small son but Meghan is clearly signalling a nurturing approach to both her boys here. “ The clip formed part of a trailer for the … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle is ‘nurturing and protective’ towards Prince Harry as she tenderly pats his arm while he cradles Baby Archie, body language expert reveals

KATE MIDDLETON wore a headscarf similar to one worn by Diana to the same mosque in Pakistan. Earlier today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had shown off their cricketing skills in a showcase game. The mosque, built in the 17th century is the most Islamic site in Lahore, set in the heart of the walled city. Prince William followed in the footsteps of both of his parents with the visit. His mother Diana, Princess of Wales visited the site in 1991, and it was also included in the 2006 royal tour of Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. For the trip, Kate chose a traditional look for the visit with a turquoise French chiffon shalwar kameez with gold embroidery and teamed that with a matching headscarf by designer Maheen Khan.The outfit comes from a region called Swarth in Pakistan and was said to have been purchased at O’nitaa London in London’s Chelsea’s neighbourhood, the same place Kate bought her gold earrings. The Duke and Duchess walked barefoot into the … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton wears headscarf like Diana to same Pakistani mosque before trip to hospital where William’s mum visited

The nominees for the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are here. So TV talent had much to be excited for, with small screen stars flocking to social media to express their shock and delight. Joey King of The Act was brought to tears by her very first nomination and shared an emotional video of her reaction via Instagram. Emotional: Joe King was overwhelmed with emotions upon learning that she was nominated for an Emmy for her work in The Act The video goes on to show Joey - who was nominated in the Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or Television Movie category - Facetiming her mom to tell her the happy news. It turns out the starlet was all the way in South Africa shooting a project, so she had to go the extra mile to witness her monumental moment. 'This is me in South Africa on my way to set in the car live steaming [sic] The Emmy nominations announcement from the hotspot on my phone also known as the best moment in the world,' she began. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next … [Read more...] about Emmys reaction: Joey King breaks down in tears while Christina Applegate declares ‘holy crap’ as stars celebrate nominations