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Shameful legacy: Land dispossession, the destruction of indigenous food systems, the criminalisation of informal trade and the concentration of
food production and distribution were deliberate, legal acts, the effects of which endure today. Photo: Madelene Cronje

Mothers and caregivers need nutrition education to protect children in food-insecure environment

Health department aims to make healthier food choices easier as part of this year’s National Nutrition Week

In November, South Africa’s vegetable prices were deflated — -2,6%.

Processed food has bad press, but it’s essential for nutrition security

In an ideal world we’d all eat farm fresh, organically grown food, but an ever-expanding global population amid rapid urbanisation needs nutritious food in sufficient quantities

Shameful legacy: Land dispossession, the destruction of indigenous food systems, the criminalisation of informal trade and the concentration of
food production and distribution were deliberate, legal acts, the effects of which endure today. Photo: Madelene Cronje

SA is food secure but millions of children are stunted

National dietary surveys estimate that 77% of children between the ages of six and 23 months do not receive a minimally acceptable diet

M&G challenges you to live off #6Rand

Around 14-million South Africans cannot afford enough food to feed their families. Join the M&G’s R6-a-day food challenge on Thursday, October 16.

Sustainable food systems

South Africa faces a structural household food insecurity problem, the prime causes of which are widespread chronic poverty and unemployment.

World Food Day commemoration

On October 16 every year, the world observes World Food Day to look at ways of creating awareness about fighting hunger.

Apart from availability, households also face challenges such as unemployment and affordability of food. (File photo)

Interventions for food security

Part of the mandate of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is to improve nutrition and contribute to global economic growth.

Securing access to food (Photo Archive)

Securing access to food

World Food Day marks the foundation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in 1945 and heightens the plight of food insecurity.

World urged not to forget food crisis

As governments pour trillions into shoring up banks, World Food Day will be marked on Thursday by calls to combat hunger and a price spiral.