December 7, 2025

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.

Abstract

The majority of South Africans still perceived themselves as lacking enough food and income to meet all their household needs, according to information collected by the HSRC's annual South African Social Attitudes Survey 2003, 2004 and 2005.

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

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