Despite being a net exporter of food, South Africa is experiencing increasing food insecurity, with 19,7% of the population affected in 2023.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately 28,9% of the global population suffered from moderate to severe food insecurity in 2024.
Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
This year's World Food Day theme highlights the need for collaboration between governments, industries, and communities to achieve zero hunger.
Quality food, not empty calories, is key to solving food insecurity.
Author's summary: Food insecurity affects one in five people in South Africa.