Unlocking African Food Sovereignty: The Path to Food Security in South Africa

Ndwamato Walter Tshamano; Mawere Joshua; Mawere Nyasha Terry; Kugara Stewart Lee

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Unlocking African Food Sovereignty: The Path to Food Security in South Africa

Ndwamato Walter Tshamano, Mawere Joshua, Mawere Nyasha Terry, Kugara Stewart Lee

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South Africa's constitutional commitments have been widely celebrated for their expansion and deepening of the country's commitment to realizing socio-economic rights. However, limited progress in guaranteeing food security threatens to compromise the nation's developmental path. To transform South Africa's food system, it is necessary to address the wider issues of who controls the food supply, which in turn influences the food chain and the food choices of individuals and communities. This research paper aims to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding food sovereignty in South Africa, with a specific focus on unlocking the potential for food security. Through a critical analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that have contributed to the country's current food system, the paper will identify key strategies for achieving food sovereignty and security. Drawing on extensive literature review, in the field, the research will provide a comprehensive overview of the complex issues surrounding food sovereignty and its impact on South Africa's future. Ultimately, the paper seeks to provide a roadmap for unlocking Africa's food sovereignty potential and ensuring the long-term food security of its people. The paper is grounded in the African Renaissance theory.

Published in	Humanities and Social Sciences (Volume 11, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.hss.20231103.15
Page(s)	97-103
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Food Security, African Food Sovereignty, Indigenous/Traditional Food Systems, Eurocentric Food Methods

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Ndwamato Walter Tshamano

Faculty of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane, Polokwane, South Africa
Mawere Joshua

Faculty of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane, Polokwane, South Africa
Mawere Nyasha Terry

Faculty of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane, Polokwane, South Africa
Kugara Stewart Lee

Faculty of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane, Polokwane, South Africa

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