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Food relief

How eThekwini staffers tried to hijack food meant for rescuers of the dead and displaced

South Africa

How eThekwini staffers tried to hijack food meant for rescuers of the dead and displaced

By Ferial Haffajee

Gauteng’s community action networks saved lives in a crisis — now it has to prepare for the long haul

South Africa

Gauteng’s community action networks saved lives in a crisis — now it has to prepare for the long haul

By Christi Nortier

Food sovereignty: The only solution to the hunger crisis

Maverick Citizen

Food sovereignty: The only solution to the hunger crisis

By Courtney Morgan and Katherine Brown

Western Cape councillors barred from food distribution

South Africa

Western Cape councillors barred from food distribution

By Suné Payne

Western Cape legislature gets a picture of protests, looting and hunger in 'land of milk and honey'

South Africa

Western Cape legislature gets a picture of protests, looting and hunger in 'land of milk and honey'

By Suné Payne

Beyond the emergency: ‘Slow catastrophes’ after Covid-19

South Africa

Beyond the emergency: ‘Slow catastrophes’ after Covid-19

By Steven Robins

Thousands go hungry after mismanagement of food relief

South Africa

Thousands go hungry after mismanagement of food relief

By Health-e News