Shoprite publishes South African Food Security Index 2024

According to the South African Food Security Index 2024, developed by two economists from the University of Stellenbosch, food security is at its lowest point in over a decade.

2min read or view the full report here.

Woolworths’ R816m donation paves way to end hunger in SA

In South Africa, 16.3 million people face hunger, yet 10 million tonnes of food is wasted annually, a stark reminder of the food security issues that continue to affect almost 20% of the population.

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Social grant beneficiaries powerless against informal lenders

Social grant beneficiaries, especially the elderly or single mothers, continue to be targeted by unregistered or informal lenders (commonly called loan sharks, mashonisas or skoppers) who use state social grants as security for high-interest loans. And, to add insult to injury, there is no legal regulation of these unscrupulous lenders.

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Climate change: care for humans, other species and the natural environment is the key to a just transition

Communities across the world are facing two worsening crises: a climate crisis and a care crisis. Less discussed is the care crisis. This refers to a society’s capacity to maintain livelihoods in households, raise children and sustain communities. In short, the care crisis is a result of not investing enough in caring for each other.

This is an appeal which shows we cannot isolate these components for the sake of convenience or perpetuating the status quo and still think we will solve the issue. 4min read