Food Security in South Africa

A Model Food Garden Access to sufficient food is the right of all South Africans, however today many South Africans are vulnerable to food insecurity, leading to nutritional problems including stunting, low body weight, and micronutrient malnutrition. Chronically malnourished children suffer from decreased physical activity and lowered immunity.

Improving access to nutritious food is a priority for addressing food insecurity. The Siyakhana Food Garden is one intervention model that increases the availability of nutrition fruits, vegetables, and herbs. In addition to food production, the Siyakhana Initiative also undertakes research and programming to address other aspects of food security.

AFSUN – African Food Security Urban Network

Since 2008 Siyakhana has been the Johannesburg/ Gauteng-based partner in the African Food Security Urban Network. This is an initiative of Queens University in Ontario, Canada and the University of Cape Town and included partners in 11 cities in Southern Africa. Siyakhana was responsible for carrying out a survey of household food insecurity, poverty and health in three Joburg communities.

You can learn more at AFSUN and the Johannesburg Food Insecurity findings.

Gauteng Green Economic Strategy

Siyakhana is contributing the food security section of the Green Strategic Programme for Gauteng on behalf of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, via Gauteng City Regional Observatory. This project seeks to align future sustainability policies within the province, which we hope will include targeting food and nutrition security.

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