Food security
Documentary reveals SA’s skewed food system
With nearly one in five households being food insecure, activists call for urgent action
News | 30 March 2026
Student hunger a hidden crisis at universities, Human Rights Commission hears
Studies show 66% of UWC students and 65% of University of the Free State students are food insecure, but the issue is underreported due to stigma
By Justin Brown
Brief | 13 March 2026
Kouga’s failed R1.4-million mini market project
A mini fresh food and craft market for Hankey never opened
Brief | 8 December 2025
One in four South Africans don’t have enough food. Activists call for action
Union Against Hunger shines light on the right to food
By Liezl Human
Brief | 29 May 2025
Big US-funded chicken project shuts down in Lesotho
Five-year plan was to up meat production by 40%
News | 28 May 2025
Makana’s immigrant-owned spaza shops remain closed
Makana authorities shut the shops two weeks ago citing violations of various regulations
Brief | 12 December 2024
Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding
They want the per-child daily subsidy increased from R17 to R23
Brief | 21 November 2024
Helping hand offered to woman feeding children in East London
The Lunchbox Fund and the Development Bank have committed to providing meals to Zandile Mtungata’s organisation
By Mike Loewe
Brief | 17 October 2024
Food meant for poor families is rotting in a Gauteng food bank
The Department of Social Development has been supplying food but not the funds to distribute it
By Kimberly Mutandiro and Daniel Steyn
Brief | 8 October 2024