In early September, Rirhandzu Marivate, Programmes Manager at SAUFFT, attended the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dakar, Senegal, one of the continent’s largest and most influential gatherings dedicated to shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food future. The forum brought together more than 6,000 delegates from across Africa, including governments, farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers,Continue reading “SAUFFT Programmes Manager, Rirhandzu Marivate, at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal”
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Open Streets Langa Brings Community, Culture, and Local Innovation to Life
This past Sunday, the streets of Langa came alive with movement, music, and connection during the Open Streets Langa event. For one afternoon, King Langa Libalele and Lerotholi Avenue were closed to cars and opened to people, creating a vibrant space for walking, dancing, shopping, and storytelling. The day celebrated the rich history and communityContinue reading “Open Streets Langa Brings Community, Culture, and Local Innovation to Life”
Deepening Agrihub Roots: Strengthening Farmers Through Learning and Collaboration
This year has been about growth, not just in the gardens, but in knowledge, confidence, and collaboration. Across the Langa, Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu Agrihubs, farmers have taken important steps to strengthen their skills and deepen their understanding of what it means to farm sustainably through training and workshops. What made this year’s learningContinue reading “Deepening Agrihub Roots: Strengthening Farmers Through Learning and Collaboration”
Agrihub Gathering 2025: Growing Together
On Thursday, 16 October 2025, over 90 farmers from the Langa, Khayelitsha, Mitchell’s Plain and Gugulethu Agrihubs gathered in Gugulethu for a day of farmer-led workshops, discussions and showcases. The Agrihub Gathering is an annual chance for growers to exchange practical knowledge, celebrate wins, and deepen the relationships that sustain Cape Town’s growing network ofContinue reading “Agrihub Gathering 2025: Growing Together”
SAUFFT Programmes Manager, Rirhandzu Marivate, at the Transformations Community / Earth System Governance 2025 Conference
In August 2025, the Transformations Community / Earth System Governance (TC/ESG) Conference brought together more than 400 scientists, academics, artists, activists, and practitioners from across the world. Held from 18–21 August under the theme Navigating Sustainability Transformations Towards Justice and Equity,” the conference created a rich space for dialogue on how to shape fairer, moreContinue reading “SAUFFT Programmes Manager, Rirhandzu Marivate, at the Transformations Community / Earth System Governance 2025 Conference”
Bellville Market Activation Day: Reimagining Informal Food Economies
Urban food systems are shaped not just by policies and infrastructure, but by the hands and hustle of everyday traders who feed our cities. To truly understand these systems and support them meaningfully, we must look beyond permits and plans and pay attention to the lived realities of those working on the ground. This wasContinue reading “Bellville Market Activation Day: Reimagining Informal Food Economies”
Empowering Urban Farmers Through Wellness and Indigenous Knowledge: The EESI Programme’s Impact in Khayelitsha
A year-long programme aimed at improving the health, well-being, and economic resilience of urban farmers in Khayelitsha showed promising results. The Environmental Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (EESI) initiative, which ran from April 2024 to March 2025, brought together over two dozen participants, primarily women and backyard farmers, to reimagine nutrition, biodiversity, and entrepreneurship through targetedContinue reading “Empowering Urban Farmers Through Wellness and Indigenous Knowledge: The EESI Programme’s Impact in Khayelitsha”
Amplifying Voices and Building Networks: SAUFFT at the IAEOZ Summit 2024
Community leaders, researchers, and other civil society stakeholders play key roles in supporting sustainable urban food systems. This is strengthened by exchanging insights and building networks across conventional boundaries. This approach was highlighted at the Innovation in Agriculture & Energy Opportunity Zone (IAEOZ) Summit 2024, where discussions focused on strategies for empowering farmers worldwide. AmongContinue reading “Amplifying Voices and Building Networks: SAUFFT at the IAEOZ Summit 2024”
Celebrating Growth and Achievement: The Fourth GrowSA Graduation
The fourth graduation ceremony of the GrowSA Learnership Programme marked a momentous occasion, celebrating the achievements of a dedicated group of individuals who have completed their journey of learning, mentorship, and skill development. This milestone not only honours their hard work but also highlights the impact of GrowSA in equipping changemakers within South Africa’s grassrootsContinue reading “Celebrating Growth and Achievement: The Fourth GrowSA Graduation “
Empowering Langa Farmers Through Agroecology & Business Training with WWF Nedbank Green Trust
Sustainable farming and financial literacy are key to the long-term success of small-scale farmers. In the past year, Langa farmers participated in two workshops focused on equipping them with the necessary skills to enhance their agricultural practices and financial management. Agroecology and Business WorkshopsThe Agroecology & Permaculture Workshop introduced farmers to sustainable and regenerative farmingContinue reading “Empowering Langa Farmers Through Agroecology & Business Training with WWF Nedbank Green Trust”
SA Urban Food & Farming Trust 