A study has revealed that South Africa is facing severe food insecurity nationwide with the situation being the worst in KwaZulu-Natal.
A recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council has revealed that South Africa is facing severe food insecurity nationwide. A total of 20% of South African households are food insecure. Fewer people are taking part in agricultural activities, with the situation being particularly bad in KwaZulu-Natal.
“The urban areas are very much affected by food insecurity because the land available is limited and they have limited means of producing their own food.”He added that although there is plenty of land in rural areas, the agricultural activities of production have been abandoned.Limpopo is the most food-secure province in the country.
KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli said that they want to ensure the Dube TradePort is able to take products to other countries and that the government will launch an initiative to address food security issues in September.Former Orlando Pirates striker Andries Sebola admits he can’t remember his first girlfriend because he had plenty in his younger days.
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