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Malnutrition In South Africa

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The South African Constitution guarantees everyone the right to adequate food, basic nutrition for children and nutrition for those in detention or jail. (File photo)
ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD

World Food Day 2024 | Coherent policies crucial for realisation of right to food

Policy, and the involvement of civil society and other stakeholders, is vital for rebalancing the food system and addressing undernutrition and obesity

  • Lisanne du Plessis
  • Scott Drimie
6 min read
Despite producing enough food, South Africa is experiencing a deepening hunger crisis. (Madelene Cronje)
BROKEN FOOD SYSTEM

World Food Day 2024 | South Africa’s broken food system needs an overhaul

For a equitable and prosperous future we need to guarantee the right to a nutritious diet from birth

  • Alan Browde
4 min read