Food security
Development will destroy Philippi’s farming, say activists
MEC Bredell to consider new Environmental Impact Assessment and public comments this week for Philippi Horticultural Area
By Liezl Human
News | 7 November 2022
Tshwane women turn rubbish dump into vegetable garden
“We wanted to do something positive”
Brief | 9 September 2022
Meet Dunoon’s gardeners with disabilities
“Some have hands, some have legs and some have ideas”
Brief | 30 August 2022
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Are South Africa’s pesticide rules outdated?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