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Category Archives: Food Security
SA is paying nearly 12% more for food than last year
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSuthentira Govender, Times Live, 31 May 2022 The Covid-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, unrest and the KwaZulu-Natal floods have contributed to South Africans forking out nearly 12% more for basic food items compared to a year ago. Read More
Renewed concern: Food prices adding to burden of higher fuel rates
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIna Opperman, The Citizen, 30 May 2022 Renewed concerns about food prices are adding to the consumer burden of the higher fuel price that will be announced this week along with the new unemployment figures tomorrow. Read More
World Hunger Day: How is malnutrition affecting South Africa?
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintKeely Goodall, Eyewitness News, 28 May 2022 Saturday is World Hunger Day and with the rising level of malnutrition among children in South Africa it is important to look at access to food across the country. Read More
Inflation remains at 5.9% in April, with food and transport costs causing concern
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIna Opperman, The Citizen, 18 May 2022 Inflation remained at 5.9% in April, the same as in March, but 0,6% higher compared to April in 2021, with the annual inflation rate for goods at 8,5%, down from 8,7% in March … Continue reading
Motorists warned to expect massive fuel price hike in June
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNkosikhona Duma, Eyewitness News, 16 May 2022 Analysts have warned motorists to expect a massive petrol price increase next month. Read More
Food insecurity becoming more prevalent in African countries, according African Union
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintColetta Wanjohi, SABC News, 9 May 2022 The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) says it is concerned about the increase in food insecurity in Africa, especially in countries where conflict persists. Read More
