Today marks World Hunger Day, highlighting the growing food insecurity crisis, especially across Africa. Driven by climate change, conflict, and rising costs, millions still face daily uncertainty about their next meal.

The day calls not just for awareness, but for lasting solutions to strengthen food systems and support vulnerable communities. 

To discuss this further Mpho Sithole spoke to Cassandra Potgieter, SA Harvest Head of Strategy and Marketing.

Today marks World Hunger Day, highlighting the growing food insecurity crisis, especially across Africa. Driven by climate change, conflict, and rising costs, millions still face daily uncertainty about their next meal.
The day calls not just for awareness, but for lasting solutions to strengthen food systems and support vulnerable communities.&nbsp;
To discuss this further Mpho Sithole spoke to Cassandra Potgieter, SA Harvest Head of Strategy and Marketing.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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World Hunger day highlights growing food insecurity crisis across Africa

South Africa (SA) is looking to reposition itself in a rapidly shifting global trade environment, with renewed focus on opportunities within the expanded BRICS Business Council framework.

The SA Chapter recently convened a high-level consultative dialogue, bringing together business leaders, economists, and trade experts to map out practical steps for boosting trade and investment ahead of SA's 2028 BRICS chairship.

To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Advocate Mtho Xulu, Chairperson of the Trade and Investment Working Group at the SA Chapter of the BRICS Business Council.

South Africa (SA) is looking to reposition itself in a rapidly shifting global trade environment, with renewed focus on opportunities within the expanded BRICS Business Council framework.
The SA Chapter recently convened a high-level consultative dialogue, bringing together business leaders, economists, and trade experts to map out practical steps for boosting trade and investment ahead of SA's 2028 BRICS chairship.
To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Advocate Mtho Xulu, Chairperson of the Trade and Investment Working Group at the SA Chapter of the BRICS Business Council.

SA looks to reposition itself in the expanded BRICS Business Council framework

South Africa (SA) enters Child Protection Week at a critical crossroads. Despite decades of awareness efforts, the reality for many children remains deeply concerning.

 Save the Children SA is calling for urgent, measurable action to move beyond awareness and truly protect children's futures.

 Mpho Sithole spoke to Megan Briede, Director of Programmes at Save the Children SA.

South Africa (SA) enters Child Protection Week at a critical crossroads. Despite decades of awareness efforts, the reality for many children remains deeply concerning.
&nbsp;Save the Children SA is calling for urgent, measurable action to move beyond awareness and truly protect children's futures.
&nbsp;Mpho Sithole spoke to Megan Briede, Director of Programmes at Save the Children SA.

SA enters Child Protection Week at a critical crossroads

A coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations in Guinea has called for a boycott of the legislative and local elections scheduled for Sunday, the 31st May. 6.8-million citizens will choose their Members of Parliament (MPs) and municipal councillors in Guinea's legislative and local elections.

 The polls are part of the ongoing process of returning to constitutional order, following the December 2025 presidential election won by President Mamady Doumbouya with 86.72% of the vote.

To discuss this further Mpho Sithole spoke to a journalist based in Guinea, Gassimu Bah.

A coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations in Guinea has called for a boycott of the legislative and local elections scheduled for Sunday, the 31st May. 6.8-million citizens will choose their Members of Parliament (MPs) and municipal councillors in Guinea's legislative and local elections.
&nbsp;The polls are part of the ongoing process of returning to constitutional order, following the December 2025 presidential election won by President Mamady Doumbouya with 86.72% of the vote.
To discuss this further Mpho Sithole spoke to a journalist based in Guinea, Gassimu Bah.

World Hunger day highlights growing food insecurity crisis across Africa

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