A new study has revealled a deepening hunger crisis in South Africa. The study commissioned by FoodForward SA reveals how rising food prices and unemployment leave many households unable to afford adequate nutrition. FoodForward SA hopes to guide national food security strategies in the country based on the findings. Elvis Presslin spoke to Fund Development Manager at FoodForward SA, Mahbobah (Bobbie) Jacobs

A new study has revealled a deepening hunger crisis in South Africa. The study commissioned by FoodForward SA reveals how rising food prices and unemployment leave many households unable to afford adequate nutrition. FoodForward SA hopes to guide national food security strategies in the country based on the findings. Elvis Presslin spoke to Fund Development Manager at FoodForward SA, Mahbobah (Bobbie) Jacobs

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Food Insecurity on the Rise in SA, Warns Report

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has tabled a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) to address the growing impact of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on farmers and food security. The party is calling for urgent and transparent action from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, including the public release of a vaccine distribution plan and the introduction of a live, publicly accessible dashboard to track the outbreak. We spoke to Bronwynn Engelbrecht MPL and DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has tabled a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) to address the growing impact of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on farmers and food security. The party is calling for urgent and transparent action from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, including the public release of a vaccine distribution plan and the introduction of a live, publicly accessible dashboard to track the outbreak. We spoke to Bronwynn Engelbrecht MPL and DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Democratic Alliance tables a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature to address the growing impact of Foot and Mouth Disease on farmers and food security.

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has announced changes to the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team. Mike Mabuyakhulu will replace Jeff Radebe as PTT convenor. Radebe is set to be redeployed elsewhere. Mbalula says the remaining team members will be named next week. The announcement was made yesterday. We spoke to COSATU KwaZulu Natal Provincial Secretary, Edwin Mkhize.

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has announced changes to the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team. Mike Mabuyakhulu will replace Jeff Radebe as PTT convenor. Radebe is set to be redeployed elsewhere. Mbalula says the remaining team members will be named next week. The announcement was made yesterday. We spoke to COSATU KwaZulu Natal Provincial Secretary, Edwin Mkhize.

COSATU weighs in on the changes of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team.

EFF Leader Julius Malema returns to the dock this morning as the East London Magistrate's Court prepares to decide his sentence in the firearm discharge case. The EFF leader was convicted last year after firing a rifle into the air at a 2018 rally in Mdantsane. The state wants him jailed for up to 15 years, calling the act reckless and dangerous. Malema's lawyers are pushing for a non-custodial sentence, arguing he is a first-time offender. We spoke to Legal Analyst, Abigail Ngobene. 

EFF Leader Julius Malema returns to the dock this morning as the East London Magistrate's Court prepares to decide his sentence in the firearm discharge case. The EFF leader was convicted last year after firing a rifle into the air at a 2018 rally in Mdantsane. The state wants him jailed for up to 15 years, calling the act reckless and dangerous. Malema's lawyers are pushing for a non-custodial sentence, arguing he is a first-time offender. We spoke to Legal Analyst, Abigail Ngobene.&nbsp;

Food Insecurity on the Rise in SA, Warns Report

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