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Mother faces daily struggle for survival as food prices skyrocket
Patricia Maluleke* is fraught with worry. The unemployed 29-year-old from Thohoyandou, in Limpopo, recently had a baby girl and it’s been a struggle. “My daughter is only four-months old, but I am already facing uncertainty whether I will be able…
Food insecurity: SA women bear the biggest brunt
Food insecurity is becoming a problem for more South African women who head up the majority of single-person households. Statistics released in 2021 reveal that almost a quarter of SA households are run by one individual. According to a survey…
Human Rights Day: Starvation, food insecurity looms large for millions
As the country celebrates Human Rights Day today, South Africa still has millions who face the harsh reality of starvation and food insecurity. According to Meggan Volkwyn, FoodForward SA‘s communication officer, around 30 million South Africans are food insecure. More…
Childhood cancer: Heroic teen beats disease while fighting hunger
At the age of 17, Xichavo Mhangani, fought and overcame not only childhood cancer but also hunger as he faced his journey alone. Now 19, the young man can look back at a period he describes as the most difficult…
Mental well-being: Healthy diets a luxury for many SA kids
Healthy diets are crucial for the overall mental well-being of a child. In South Africa, close to 3 million children go to bed hungry, causing physiological and emotional stress. A recent study led by the University of East Anglia found that…