Land, Labour, and Food Systems
South Africa’s Complex Journey: Land, Labour, and Food Systems (Photo: by Phumlani Thabethe) " He who feeds you, controls you ." -Thomas Sankara. South Africa’s Complex Journey South Africa is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. From its diverse people, landscapes, biodiversity, to its rich heritage and complex tapestry on social and economic realities, the nation’s history is deeply intertwined with issues of land, labour, and food. Understanding these connections offers a window into how the past continues to shape the present, especially in the realms of food sovereignty and nutrition. How did we end up here? How are we a third-world country with an obesity issue? This blog post is a drawn-out, summary of links between the three, Maize, Mokhaba (in reference to politics of the stomach, and not bellies themselves) and how we have some of the highest obesity problems in the world. Colonisation, Landlessness and Indigenous ...