agriculture

Wildlife from Harloo Private Reserve in South Africa crosses a failing veterinary cordon fence into Eswatini's Lavumisa communities, destroying crops and livestock. This raises foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risks. Officials cite neglect and legal violations.

March 30, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Maverick Citizen has launched the third season of its food justice podcast, What’s Eating Us. The season examines the South African food system, from farmworkers' conditions to urban food insecurity and policy gaps. Host Zukiswa Pikoli shares stories from travels across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Johannesburg.