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Poor people in urban areas rely heavily on informal markets for their food supply, because they are often more accessible, cheaper and sell produce in smaller quantities than supermarkets. (Photo by Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
AGRI FOOD BUSINESS

Food Security

With over 65% of South Africa’s population now living in cities, this shift has altered the landscape and dynamics of food security

  • Earl Joseph
16 min read
Hundreds of thousands of households rely on informal traders to buy food
AFRICAN CITIES FOOD CHALLENGES

South African cities face hunger and food insecurity as cost of living soars

Hundreds of thousands of households rely on informal traders to buy food

  • Lyse Comins
7 min read