Food desserts are an ongoing issue in developing nations, with over 814 million people undernourished and 204 million living in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa (Food security in South Africa, N.D). It is important to look at both developed and developing nations regarding this issue in order to facilitate change the most efficiently. That is why we have chosen to further explore South Africa, in particular, the capital city of Cape Town.
South Africa has invested millions of dollars on food aid programs and has seen a decrease in food insecurity since 1999 (Food security in South Africa, N.D) Though South Africa has seen development, the country still must deal with harsh realities daily. Food and fuel prices are rising and further preventing individuals from accessing or affording food (Economic and Social Council, N.D). Poverty and unemployment is very high in Cape Town and with the average income of the poor at approximately R1000 (US$ 127) every month the ability to purchase enough food to feed a family is an effort that often goes to waste. It is not uncommon for families to skip meals daily, weekly or monthly (D. Labadarios, 1999). 80% of households in South Africa are in some way affected by food insecurity (Battersby, J. (n.d.). Gender inequality plays a role in food security as well, man centered homes are usually more food secure than female centered homes (Frayne, B., Battersby-Lennard, J., Fincham, R., & Haysom, G. 2009). …show more content…
(n.d.). This urbanization may be good for economic growth however the land usage as well as labour force related to agriculture is dwindling, and with that, food supply and access. Increased urbanization means agricultural lands are continuing to be located farther and farther away from cities. Cities will have to turn to urban farming in order to sustain
South Africa has invested millions of dollars on food aid programs and has seen a decrease in food insecurity since 1999 (Food security in South Africa, N.D) Though South Africa has seen development, the country still must deal with harsh realities daily. Food and fuel prices are rising and further preventing individuals from accessing or affording food (Economic and Social Council, N.D). Poverty and unemployment is very high in Cape Town and with the average income of the poor at approximately R1000 (US$ 127) every month the ability to purchase enough food to feed a family is an effort that often goes to waste. It is not uncommon for families to skip meals daily, weekly or monthly (D. Labadarios, 1999). 80% of households in South Africa are in some way affected by food insecurity (Battersby, J. (n.d.). Gender inequality plays a role in food security as well, man centered homes are usually more food secure than female centered homes (Frayne, B., Battersby-Lennard, J., Fincham, R., & Haysom, G. 2009). …show more content…
(n.d.). This urbanization may be good for economic growth however the land usage as well as labour force related to agriculture is dwindling, and with that, food supply and access. Increased urbanization means agricultural lands are continuing to be located farther and farther away from cities. Cities will have to turn to urban farming in order to sustain