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The country is currently facing a poverty crisis, with an estimated 20% of households experiencing food insecurity. The situation is especially severe in provinces like the Eastern Cape. A South African Human Rights Commission investigation revealed that one in four children in the province suffers from stunted growth due to malnutrition, and the commission has called for the government to declare this hunger crisis a national disaster. At the back of this, we thought to speak to those who make a difference, whether nationally, or in the communities they come from. You can also call in and talk about what you are doing or someone you may know to make a difference and share the story. Joining us to delve into this issue is...
Guest: David Harrison – Chief Operations Officer of the DG Murray Trust
Guest: Linda Twala – Philanthropist and founder of the Linda Twala Foundation
The country is currently facing a poverty crisis, with an estimated 20% of households experiencing food insecurity. The situation is especially severe in provinces like the Eastern Cape. A South African Human Rights Commission investigation revealed that one in four children in the province suffers from stunted growth due to malnutrition, and the commission has called for the government to declare this hunger crisis a national disaster. At the back of this, we thought to speak to those who make a difference, whether nationally, or in the communities they come from. You can also call in and talk about what you are doing or someone you may know to make a difference and share the story. Joining us to delve into this issue is...
Guest: David Harrison – Chief Operations Officer of the DG Murray Trust
Guest: Linda Twala – Philanthropist and founder of the Linda Twala Foundation