Food security
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
Attacks, stock theft, shrinking pastures, drought and a lack of vets: Eastern Cape horse owners in dire straits
As government prioritises food production, horse farmers are left out
News | 17 November 2021
How chefs are turning waste into nutritious meals
An organisation called Chefs with Compassion began feeding hungry people during lockdown
Video | 7 October 2021
Immigrants refused food parcels at Jeppestown distribution
EFF accused of hijacking government food relief for election gains
News | 6 October 2021
Tembisa mom turns illegal dump site into vegetable garden
Itumeleng Phiri started a recycling business on the site, then a food garden
News | 30 September 2021
“We don’t want handouts. We want land”
Western Cape farm workers picket outside parliament
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 August 2021