As the global South transitions to a predominantly urban future, food offers a way to understand the role of cities in future development.
- Researcher at the African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town
Foreign shop-owners in South Africa are accused of selling counterfeit food and food beyond its sell-by date. These claims are driven by politically charged opinions, not evidence.
It’s important to question whether the promotion of urban agriculture can actually help people, or whether other solutions should be explored.
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