Challenges I faced, on one hand, have been to try and continue with the work that has been done in the past, to resolve some of those where some of t… - Thoko Didiza

Another challenge is how to position agriculture to adapt quickly in addressing issues of climate change. It is not just about El Niño or La Niña when there are rains or floods. It’s also about new pests and diseases that are emerging and that is a challenge we are working on.

On our side, assisting farmers with inputs so that on a small-scale level they can produce for their household is one of the bedrocks that support food security.

The grants that social development gives for social relief, as well as the normal grants given to the elderly and the children and disabled are interventions as part of the social security net so that people do not go hungry.