Despite South Africa producing an abundance of food…thousands of people still go hungry to bed and malnutrition remains a problem. A situation that not only poses health risks but impacts development.

In recent years food prices have also shot up resulting in cash-strapped consumers going for what is the cheapest and most convenient.

Amid this who runs South Africa’s food system and who decides on its food policies?

Guest:
Dr Gareth Haysom – Co-lead at the Urban Food Research Unit, UCT African Centre for Cities