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Farmers across South Africa say the new Agricultural and Agro-processing Master Plan was signed without listening to their concerns.

At the KFC Hunger Hack in Johannesburg, leaders and charities joined forces to tackle South Africa’s child hunger crisis that leaves thousands starving daily.

Portia Sibongile July from Lower Crossroads says rising prices have forced her to stop buying clothes, eating out and doing the things her family once enjoyed.

In Pimville, a mashonisa lends money to struggling families, charging 50% interest while battling stress, unpaid debts and fear for her own safety.

Refilwe Morolena blames herself for her baby’s chronic illness, saying she couldn’t afford enough food to stay healthy while breastfeeding him.

Mining company Jubilee is selling its South African chrome and platinum mines for R1.5-billion to focus on copper mining in Zambia.

Linda Mveni from Philippi East says rising food prices have forced her family to cut meals, drop basics and stop weekend treats.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube says a new programme linking universities and businesses will help fight South Africa’s high graduate unemployment.

Shoprite is closing all its stores in Ghana and Malawi after years of battling weak currencies, high costs and falling profits outside South Africa.

Siphokazi Dlisani started feeding hungry people in Mfuleni with her own money, but rising food costs now threaten to shut down her kitchen.

Zanele Mntambo left Durban hoping for a better life in Cape Town but now fears her family will soon only afford pap and cabbage.

South Africans will have a hard festive season. Food, petrol and electricity keep getting more expensive, while many people are jobless or underpaid.