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Food security

State’s interdepartmental strategy to tackle hunger hampers South Africans’ right to food — report

South Africa

State’s interdepartmental strategy to tackle hunger hampers South Africans’ right to food — report

By Naledi Sikhakhane

How science and AI can help us build safer, fairer food systems

Sci-Tech

How science and AI can help us build safer, fairer food systems

By Manana Dlangalala and Lise Korsten

When we think about hunger we don’t think about peace — here’s why we should

Op-eds

When we think about hunger we don’t think about peace — here’s why we should

By Naledi Joyi

Ten unacceptable facts about hunger in South Africa on World Hunger Day

South Africa

Ten unacceptable facts about hunger in South Africa on World Hunger Day

By Stephen Devereux, Busiso Moyo and Mark Heywood

From shoplifting to watered-down formula — desperate new moms and SA’s malnutrition crisis

South Africa

From shoplifting to watered-down formula — desperate new moms and SA’s malnutrition crisis

By Lillian Roberts

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

South Africa

Unpacking obstetric violence in Africa, World Hunger Day discussion and examining NDPP appointment processes

By Lerato Mutsila

Empowering Africa: How education and AI can transform our food systems for the future

Africa

Empowering Africa: How education and AI can transform our food systems for the future

By Kurt Ackermann

From headlines to help — getting meals to hungry children in Bushbuckridge, and beyond

Maverick Citizen

From headlines to help — getting meals to hungry children in Bushbuckridge, and beyond

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Gqeberha community centre ‘flips’ charity mindset to give members nutrition, empowerment and dignity

South Africa

Gqeberha community centre ‘flips’ charity mindset to give members nutrition, empowerment and dignity

By Lillian Roberts

Invasive species threaten livelihoods of small-scale farmers

South Africa

Invasive species threaten livelihoods of small-scale farmers

By Naledi Sikhakhane

G20 discussions focus on trade, innovation, and resilience to unlock Africa's agricultural potential

Business Maverick

G20 discussions focus on trade, innovation, and resilience to unlock Africa's agricultural potential

By Wandile Sihlobo

Stipends for sustenance – young change-makers go the extra mile to feed hope in Alex

South Africa

Stipends for sustenance – young change-makers go the extra mile to feed hope in Alex

By Lerato Mutsila