Food Security Explained
Food Security in South Africa

Between growing populations flocking to cities and instability in weather patterns and the economy, more and more people are uncertain about where their next meal is coming from. 

©Eric Miller
When people live without hunger, or the fear of hunger, they might be regarded as food secure.

Food Security is a global issue that affects not only the poorest of the poor but everyday urban inhabitants. South Africa Online ® details what it means to be food secure and what food insecurity looks like in various sectors of society.

Food Security: The Big Picture

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Urban Based Food Insecurity

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Urban Food Insecurity: The Invisible Problem

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What is Food Security?

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