By Simon Nare
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned that food insecurity could worsen in the country, despite government interventions, if certain factors are not attended to.
Addressing the 6th Annual Social Justice Summit on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger in South at the Stellenbosch on Friday, Ntshavheni said food security must be tackled head-on now rather than later.
The minister said as the population grew and climate change intensified, the urgency of food security could not be exaggerated.
She emphasised that despite government efforts such as the National School Nutrition Programme, if unchecked, the food crisis could plunge the country into a crisis.
She called for partnerships between the private sector, civil society and the government in finding ways to ensure food security and prioritising marginalised communities.
“Innovative solutions, such as urban farming and food waste reduction initiatives, can provide immediate relief while
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