The South African Human Rights Commission has announced that it will conduct public hearings to examine the persistent problem of food insecurity in the country.
The inquiry aims to uncover why, despite South Africa’s considerable agricultural capacity, millions of people still struggle to access enough food.
The hearings will take place in March next year to align with Human Rights Month and will draw both written and oral submissions.
The Commission expects contributions from a wide range of participants, including government departments, state institutions, private sector organisations and communities directly affected by hunger.
According to Commission spokesperson Wisani Baloyi, the inquiry is driven by a troubling contradiction. Although South Africa has significant food resources, many citizens continue to go to bed hungry.
Baloyi described this situation as a clear indication that the national food system is not functioning as it should.
He noted that the ongoing failure to ensure adequate access to food represents a serious breach of the constitutional right to sufficient food as outlined in section 27 of the Constitution.
The findings from the hearings are expected to guide recommendations aimed at strengthening food security and improving government accountability.
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