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#PODCAST New report by FoodForward SA finds that 70% of food aided households still suffer from severe hunger #sabcnews

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new national report has exposed a crisis in South Africa's social safety net, finding that 70% of households already receiving food assistance remain trapped in moderate-to-severe hunger. The research, conducted by FoodForward SA, reveals a structural failure where one in four families go an entire day without food - despite the country maintaining an overall agricultural surplus. Joining us today is Andy Du Plessis, Managing Director of FoodForward, to discuss the interventions needed to move beyond short-term relief and protect the millions of children facing chronic malnutrition. He joins me to unpack these findings and explain what must be done to break the cycle of food insecurity... 

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