The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched the second phase of its National Investigative Hearing into South Africa’s food systems, building on evidence gathered during the first round of hearings held in March. The inquiry aims to determine whether the country is fulfilling its constitutional obligation to ensure everyone has access to sufficient food. Commission spokesperson Wisani Baloyi said the hearings are guided by Section 27 of the Constitution, which guarantees this fundamental right.
Baloyi said, “Despite this constitutional guarantee, millions of people in South Africa continue to experience hunger and food insecurity. Children remain particularly vulnerable, with many suffering from malnutrition and stunting, while preventable hunger persists.”
The Commission will hear additional evidence from experts, government departments, and civil society organisations as it formulates recommendations to strengthen food security and improve South Africa’s food systems for everyone
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