HSRC study reveals severe food insecurity across South Africa

Dries Liebenberg, SABC News, 20 August 2024

A recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) indicates that South Africa is facing severe food insecurity nationwide, challenging the perception that the country enjoys overall food security. Read More

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Rural women still denied access to land –report

Kgaugelo Masweneng, Sowetan Live, 16 August 2024

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has found women in rural areas in some provinces still face discriminatory and patriarchal challenges that pose significant barriers in gaining access to land. Read More

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Electricity increases threaten the cost of food basket in SA

Rosa-Karoo Loewe, Sowetan Live, 5 August 2024

For a second month, the household food basket has decreased across SA, but July’s food basket softened by a measly 62c. Read More

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R580m earmarked to end water woes in Limpopo municipality

Alex Japho Matlala, The Citizen, 29 July 2024

A drought-stricken Limpopo district municipality, with an annual budget of R2 billion, has set aside R580 million to address the chronic shortage of water and sanitation in its five towns of Hoedspruit, Giyani, Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Modjadjidkloof. Read More

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Parts of Free State face water shedding as SA’s water woes worsen

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 25 July 2024

South Africa’s water crisis continues to spread, with multiple regions facing severe shortages and restrictions. Read More

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Cold weather sees Limpopo farmers losing crops

Baatseba Mabowa, SABC News, 12 July 2024

Some farmers in Limpopo have suffered severe financial losses caused by the black frost following low temperatures this week. Read More

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