Tag Archives: Food Crisis

Brics women secure R9.42bn trade boost for agriculture

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBrian Sokutu, The Citizen, 3 April 2025 Despite a cash crunch and a global economic downturn, the Brics Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) South Africa, has announced a trade, investment and partnership valued at R9.42 billion to empower women-led enterprises in … Continue reading

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23% of SA’s children suffer from severe hunger: Experts tested solutions

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintLeila Patel, Matshidiso Valeria Sello and Sadiyya Haffejee, Times Live, 1 April 2025 A 2024 Unicef report found 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Read … Continue reading

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Easter break joy for motorists with big petrol price drop expected

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintFaizel Patel, The Citizen, 28 March 2025 There might be some good news for motorists ahead of the Easter break with a significant drop in the price of petrol. Read More

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Many struggling with high cost of food

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintJeanette Chabalala, Times Live, 28 March 2025 Sarah Makgato says she spends up to R1,700 on groceries. Read More

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Farmers hope for rain while flood risks loom

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMarizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 24 March 2025 Some farmers were still praying for the last drops of rain before the turn of the season, while Vaal Dam levels in the Free State continued to increase, raising fears among residents of … Continue reading

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Cost of household food basket increases

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 24 February 2025 Maize meal, cooking oil, sugar beans, spinach and wors. Read More

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