POLITICALLY AWEH: Hunger is political: Activist Mark Heywood on SA’s food crisis
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Activist Mark Heywood discusses South Africa's food crisis, emphasizing that hunger is a political issue rather than a mere consequence of food scarcity. He critiques the government's inaction and highlights the interconnectedness of hunger, inequality, and mental health. Heywood advocates for a new social movement to address food justice and encourages collective activism among ordinary citizens.
- ▪Mark Heywood is a veteran activist and co-founder of the Union Against Hunger.
- ▪He argues that hunger in South Africa is a political emergency, despite the country producing enough food for all.
- ▪Heywood emphasizes the need for activism to reclaim agency and address issues of inequality and food justice.
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POLITICALLY AWEH Hunger is political: Activist Mark Heywood on SA’s food crisis What does it say about a country that produces enough food to feed everyone, yet millions still go hungry? By Politically Aweh 4 Jun 2026 Illustrative image: Politically Aweh Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper Host KG Mokgadi sits down with veteran activist and former editor of Maverick Citizen Mark Heywood to unpack South Africa’s deepening food crisis, and why hunger should be treated as a political emergency.
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