Food for Mzansi

3 days ago | foodformzansi.co.za | Duncan Masiwa

The documentary, called This Is SAWIPB, features voices from across the wine value chain that speak to resilience, passion, and the vital importance of skills development. Kachné Ross, people and skills development manager at South Africa Wine and executive manager of the SAWIPB, says establishing  SAWIPB was never just about formalising a structure. Rather, it has been about building a platform for people to grow, to be recognised, and to take their rightful place in the future of this industry.

3 days ago | foodformzansi.co.za | Duncan Masiwa

Africa has a paradox on its hands. The youngest population globally, yet the oldest farmers. However, within this paradox lies an untapped opportunity that could redefine the continent’s future through youth-led innovation in agriculture. This was the key takeaway message during a powerful and timely youth-led panel that took place at Market Access Africa, hosted at the Durban ICC in KwaZulu-Natal.

1 week ago | foodformzansi.co.za | Steve Kretzmann

As billions of litres of untreated or partially treated sewage are released into South Africa’s watercourses every day, scientists have found our vegetables are being contaminated by irrigation from rivers and boreholes. Professor Lise Korsten of the University of Pretoria told Parliament’s portfolio committee on agriculture in January that irrigation water was “not fit-for-purpose” for food production and that fixing the quality of irrigation water should be a national priority.

1 week ago | foodformzansi.co.za | Duncan Masiwa

The air was buzzing with pride and purpose at Food For Mzansi’s Northern Cape Agricultural Workers’ Day this week, where farmworkers weren’t just celebrated – they were empowered to rise, shine, and own their greatness. Held in Upington in partnership with GP Viljoen Farms, Naturesmart, and CropLife South Africa, the annual event encouraged farmworkers to grab opportunities, upskill themselves and lead the future of farming.

1 week ago | foodformzansi.co.za | Duncan Masiwa

For Anton Saunderson, success is not about the size of his wallet or the number of cows in his feedlot. It’s about doing what’s right, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and knowing when to ignore bad advice. For this feedlot owner, his secret to long-term success is being the kind of farmer or business partner you would want to work with. It’s about doing what you say, when you say you’ll do it. “If you tell [someone] you’ll pay [them] on Saturday, then you pay [them] on Saturday.