The rural economy should not be forgotten in South Africa’s economic growth agenda,
The country needs to expand agricultural production and create jobs, particularly in the most food insecure provinces of Limpopo, KZN and the Eastern Cape
It’s not a straightforward answer, but Julius Malema should have been able to at least estimate
In the wake of a food affordability crisis, prices at retail level are not controlled and the government is at arm’s length
In his new book, regular M&G contributor Wandile Sihlobo explores South Africa’s disparities, challenges and solutions
Shakaskraal is a microcosm of what lies ahead for many towns KwaZulu-Natal if its ailing sugar mills collapse
The shelves in grocery stores have become more forbidding since the pandemic, but economists believe that there is some hope on the horizon
In the face of climate change, inadequate urban planning in eThekwini exacerbates flooding and poor road maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of South Africa affects food security
Unreported locust swarms in unoccupied farms, game and environmental parks can grow, cover large distances and destroy entire crops
It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers
Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all
Food security has the potential to become a crucial issue amid surging population growth, and our farmers are ageing.