President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy must be measured by its ability to deliver real, material improvements in people’s lives
South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
The recent Agroecology Awareness Day was held at Phawu Agri Park in Mazikhanye Location, where over 400 farmers, youth, community members and institutional partners gathered to…
South Africa’s hunger crisis is deepening, with millions of households skipping meals and children facing severe deprivation, a new report warns
The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days
A growing body of evidence suggests that unpredictable weather linked to climate change has the potential to injure people’s minds, leading to an increase in the development of…
There is a yawing gap between countries acknowledging the risks and them implementing actions that that are effective
The country has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce
With over 65% of South Africa’s population now living in cities, this shift has altered the landscape and dynamics of food security
For a equitable and prosperous future we need to guarantee the right to a nutritious diet from birth
Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work
Political instability and conflict compound the crisis, as wars displace farming communities, disrupt agricultural activities, and destroy critical infrastructure
The ban raised global food insecurity fears in 2023, but improved harvests and potential policy changes have eased concerns, benefiting import-dependent countries like South Africa
Agra’s drive for a ‘green revolution’ has reduced crop diversity, created a dependency on commercial seeds and fertiliser and increased vulnerability to drought
An NPO is working with government departments and Nedlac to change South Africa’s food donations policy
SA Harvest and OneFarm Share are collecting food that would have gone to landfill and redistributing it to vulnerable people
Woolworths donates surplus food to 890 local charities across South Africa, every day
We cannot accept anything less than a full guarantee of the safety of vulnerable people before the polls
The promise of a new climate economy requires tangible actions across key economic systems, some of which include targeted investments into sustainable water infrastructure
Food considered ‘waste’ after reaching its ‘best before’ date can help stem hunger and malnutrition
