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Poor people in urban areas rely heavily on informal markets for their food supply, because they are often more accessible, cheaper and sell produce in smaller quantities than supermarkets. (Photo by Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Food Security

With over 65% of South Africa’s population now living in cities, this shift has altered the landscape and dynamics of food security

  • Derek Davey
16 min read
South Africa ranked 59th out of 113 countries and first out of 28 Sub-Saharan African countries in the Economist Impact Global Food Security Index in 2022. (File photo)

Household food insecurity rises as prices and personal debt soar

One in four children in poor households are hungry and stunted

  • Des Erasmus
7 min read
Hundreds of thousands of households rely on informal traders to buy food

South African cities face hunger and food insecurity as cost of living soars

Hundreds of thousands of households rely on informal traders to buy food

  • Eyaaz
7 min read