SA cities face hunger as cost of living soars

[View in browser]( [Mail & Guardian]( M&G Mornings [Ee2e5a48 Khayelitshastationinformaltradersdh8203]( [South African cities face hunger and food insecurity as cost of living soars]( Hundreds of thousands of households rely on informal traders to buy food [// Read more]( Articles labelled as Premium are only available to subscribers. [CLICK HERE]( to subscribe Already a subscriber? [SIGN IN HERE]( [12 Political Prisoners Remains Exhumed In South Africa]( [Remains of 50 apartheid freedom fighters to be returned to SA from Zimbabwe and Zambia]( The National Prosecuting Authority told MPs it was trying to expedite Truth and Reconciliation cases because it understood victims’ families were losing hope of finding justice [// Read more]( [South Africa's Parliament Opens On Nelson Mandela Day]( [GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS]( The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country [// Read more]( ADVERTISEMENT Recommended Reads [Music, art and men’s involvement can prevent the deaths of women like Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei]( Activists, governments and organisations, local and international, are working to end gender-based violence but theatre, song lyrics and street art can also be used [// Read more]( [Southern African python rescued on KZN South Coast]( The snake has been treated for a wound and is recovering well [// Read more]( [EU backs South Africa’s move to green hydrogen]( But the European Union’s investment is a fraction of what is needed, and environmentalists are wary of ‘green colonialism’ [// Read more]( [Rights groups criticise new Bela law’s ‘silence’ on plight of learners with disabilities]( South Africa has 489 special needs schools that face a R21 million budget shortfall as they grapple with dilapidated facilities [// Read more]( [SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’]( The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum [// Read more]( ADVERTISEMENT Our newsletters [[M&G Mornings Newsletter]M&G Mornings Daily newsletter featuring independent journalism and in-depth reporting.]( [[The Green Guardian Newsletter]Green Guardian Award-winning climate and environment coverage delivered every Wednesday.]( [[Webinars Newsletter]Webinars Your opportunity to stay informed and be a part of our engaging webinar events.]( Subscribe & support independent journalism Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribers get access to all premium articles & features, amongst other benefits. [Subscribe Now]( Africa's Better Future [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( The Mail & Guardian · The Metal Box · Braamfontein · Johannesburg, GP 2001 · South Africa