Food security
Paramedics in bid to stop attacks on ambulances
Emergency workers hope child feeding scheme will build better relations
News | 26 July 2022
Are South Africa’s pesticide rules outdated?
Farm workers and consumers should be worried, says public health expert. But industry body says food security depends on the pesticides in use.
By Liezl Human
News | 4 July 2022
Vegetable garden project brings hope to Knysna community
“Children and gardens both need love to flourish”
Feature | 9 May 2022
One in four preschool children is malnourished, new study finds
Children from poorer households tend to perform worse at school
By Liezl Human
News | 12 April 2022
Hanover Park soup kitchen fighting for survival
“People are hungry and most of them are unemployed” says feeding scheme director
News | 12 April 2022
Soweto youths turn dumpsite into thriving food garden
The pair say their garden has become a hub for locals, with many community meetings now held there
News | 1 March 2022
Child Support Grant needs to be increased, report finds
Researchers say the grant should be R624 – the food poverty line
News | 25 February 2022
Khayelitsha couple turns dump site into community garden
They are hoping to expand and grow more items on a bigger plot
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 14 December 2021
Eastern Cape women abandon vegetable gardens to collect scrap for cash
“Everything here in Qunu has collapsed after Madiba passed away”
News | 22 November 2021