3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (816+ words) When Lerato Moeli took a gap year after school, she did not know what to do with her life. She knew she loved the outdoors, constantly learning and having the freedom to explore different areas. That’s when a light went…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (711+ words) Water is at the heart of livelihoods, farming, and food production. When it becomes scarce, the effects stretch far beyond dry taps and struggling crops; it also places human dignity, sanitation and health under severe pressure. For Mzansi, the challenge…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (651+ words) From nursing at a local hospital to building a multi-faceted agricultural enterprise in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, Bennedicter Mhlongo’s journey proves that sustainable growth is built season by season. This isn’t the first time Food For Mzansi has visited Mhlongo’s story. We…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (856+ words) Although Zaza Letsholo came close to becoming an air hostess, her love for farming remained close to her heart. Today, she is building on the foundation her late father left her, not only in farming but also in understanding what…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (545+ words) Emerging farmers will have a rare opportunity to put their questions directly to industry leaders, finance specialists, government representatives and legal experts at a special programme at Nampo Cape next week. Food For Mzansi and the Western Cape P.L.A.S. Farmers’ Alliance…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (578+ words) One example is the Tshwarishano Poultry Project in Tikeyline, which was established after community members identified unemployment and food insecurity as key challenges. According to Stone, the community chose to revive an abandoned chicken coop from a previous failed project…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (673+ words) Women farmers need more than access to finance to build sustainable agricultural businesses. They also need sound financial management, viable markets, strong teams and a clear understanding of how and when to grow. That was a key message from panellists…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (807+ words) South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more than 80% of the population. But most commercial farms are still owned by a relatively small number of white…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (786+ words) South Africa’s land reform debate is too often reduced to statistics, with public discourse heavily focused on the number of hectares transferred, the pace of redistribution, and whether the programme has succeeded or failed against numerical targets. These statistics are…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (811+ words) Women are playing an increasingly important role in South Africa’s agricultural sector, but gaps in land ownership, access to resources, employment and opportunities continue to limit their participation and growth. The department of agriculture noted women remain central to the…...