Food Insecurity South Africa

Editorial: Hunger in the land of plenty

Despite producing enough food, South Africa is experiencing a deepening hunger crisis. New research shows that even households receiving food aid are skipping meals — and…

Editorial

2 min read

Every year, more than 10 million tonnes of food is lost or wasted in South Africa before it reaches the plates of consumers. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

COP30 BRAZIL 2025 PARIS AGREEMENT SOUTH AFRICA

2 SEP 2025

10 million tonnes of food wasted a year – and SA’s draft climate plan ignores the issue

Tackling food waste can cut emissions and fight hunger, says FoodForward SA

Sheree Bega

3 min read