Poverty in South Africa: extent of access to food and income

Key Points

• Food access remains critically low, with many South Africans facing poverty challenges,
• In 2003-2005, approximately 70% of South Africans reported insufficient food resources,
• Conducted through the South African Social Attitudes Survey across three years with national representation.
• Highlights the pressing need for economic reforms to tackle food insecurity and improve livelihoods.