Hunger is a Crime in South Africa
Hunger is a crime against the people of South Africa, with the country's Constitution ensuring access to sufficient food and basic nutrition for all, including children.
Hunger is a crime against the people of South Africa.
The Constitution commits the state to provide adequate food and nutrition, making every individual, including children, a claim-holder on the state to take practical measures to ensure access to food.
- Section 27 of the Constitution ensures access to sufficient food.
- Section 28 guarantees basic nutrition for every child.
The South African Human Rights Commission acknowledges that hunger and malnutrition violate the fundamental human right to food, affecting millions of people daily.
Author's summary: Hunger violates human rights in South Africa.