KZN parents urged to keep kids hydrated as extreme heat grips province

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As KwaZulu-Natal melts under the brutal heat, parents and caregivers are being urged to prioritise hydration for young children.

Mbali Mapholi, a nutritionist at Laager Rooibos Tea, says children don’t always say when they’re thirsty, adding that in hot conditions like these, dehydration can affect their moods, learning, and physical performance.
3 Feb 7AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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