South Africa faces mass hunger if efforts to offset impact of COVID-19 are eased: Children receive biscuits and other foods from the Groundbreakers community feeding programme in Ocean View, Cape Town. EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaWhen South Africa entered a hard lockdown on 27 March, the government was globally recognised for taking tough steps to “flatten the curve” and keep COVID-19 … [Read more...] about South Africa faces mass hunger if efforts to offset impact of COVID-19 are eased | The Conversation
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‘Hunger crisis is growing, emergency food aid is dwindling’ – new Western Cape report
'Hunger crisis is growing, emergency food aid is dwindling' - new Western Cape report: A top level report given to the Western Cape government paints a dire picture of the impact of the lockdown on hunger and community kitchens. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Zuma reflects on Mlangeni's contribution to the struggle, and how he met him: Jacob Zuma was speaking at … [Read more...] about ‘Hunger crisis is growing, emergency food aid is dwindling’ – new Western Cape report
The Kolisi Foundation tackling Covid-19 induced hunger – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
The Kolisi Foundation tackling Covid-19 induced hunger – Port Elizabeth in the News: The Kolisi Foundation tackling Covid-19 induced hunger: Siya and Rachel Kolisi and switched the focus of the foundation that they were setting up from rugby to help those in need during Covid-19. Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews. Enough with the ‘saving lives’ lie: During … [Read more...] about The Kolisi Foundation tackling Covid-19 induced hunger – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Townships in lockdown — but poor South Africans fear hunger more than Covid-19 – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Townships in lockdown — but poor South Africans fear hunger more than Covid-19 – Port Elizabeth in the News: Townships in lockdown — but poor South Africans fear hunger more than Covid-19: Protests and looting have erupted across South Africa as the coronavirus lockdown, one of the strictest anywhere in the world, continues.After being confined to crammed townships for three … [Read more...] about Townships in lockdown — but poor South Africans fear hunger more than Covid-19 – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention: It is erroneously assumed that university students are the elite and so don't experience hunger. ShutterstockFood insecurity at tertiary institutions is aptly described as “the skeleton in universities’ cupboards” because it receives so little attention. Those in higher education are assumed to be an elite … [Read more...] about Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
