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Human Rights Day: Food insecurity looms large for millions

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…

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Op-ed: Global Covid-19 vaccine race shows why South Africa must prioritise our own research and development

Faced with inadequate access to essential treatments, South Africa must prioritise health research and development. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how poor and marginalised South Africans are affected by international factors, and so it is essential to include communities in advocating for better homegrown research and development, writes community activist Ntando Yola.
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