Tag Archives: Food Security

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Malnutrition claims more lives as hunger stalks SA’s kids

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintAlex Patrick and Suthentira Govender, Times Live, 8 May 2022 In a country that is a net exporter of food, little children are eating sand to fill their bellies — and starving to death. Read More

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