Union Against Hunger wants food retailers and producers to be held accountable: Dr Tobias Doyer

The issue of hunger among scores of South Africans is now under scrutiny at the Human Rights Commission's inquiry into the right to food. The hearings in Johannesburg follow growing concern over food insecurity and affordability, particularly for poor households.

The Human Science Research Council says an estimated 14 million people go to bed hungry, while more than one thousand children died from malnutrition last year. The Eastern Cape recorded the highest number of deaths.

The Commission has called on stakeholders from across the food value chain, including farmers, food producers, and distributors, to explain the barriers preventing millions from accessing adequate nutrition.

Grain SA CEO Dr Tobias Doyer faced questions from evidence leader Shirley Mlambo.

To take this discussion further, we are joined via video link by Spokesperson for Union against Food Hunger, Busiso Moyo.

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