Over the past two decades, South Africa has urbanized at a rapid pace as people move towards the cities in search of work opportunities and better living conditions, says Scott Drimie. This has had a real impact on our health. According to StatsSA, more than 70%...
Time for SA to restore the food imbalance, writes Dr Sandra Boatemaa. South Africa is noted for its diversity in race, culture, ethnic groups and beautiful landscapes. With this great diversity, history and accomplishments, the provision and access to basic food for a dignified standard of living...
TATJANA VON BORMANN AND BRIDGET CARLE Since 1994, the South African diet has changed rapidly. Today more fizzy drinks, processed foods, meat, total kilojoules and fewer vegetables are being consumed – and the price is being paid for it in terms of health. There has been a...
You may have spotted the first Food (R)evolutions Exhibition hosted by the Sustainability Institute at Spier Wine Estate. Partnering with the Sustainability Institute, we will host another two of these exhibitions in the upcoming months. From 5 to 16 May this exhibition can be seen on...
If you're a South African citizen, you may have spotted Southern Africa Food Lab articles about our country's food systems in one of your local newspapers in the last few months. We've also contributed to some online publications.If you spotted one of the articles mentioning...