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”
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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”
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 “
SAUFFT at the upcoming AfriFOODlinks Consortium
From 25 to 29 November 2024, partners across Africa and Europe will convene in Cape Town for the second in-person AfriFOODlinks consortium meeting. This gathering will bring together a diverse group of nearly 100 stakeholders, including 15 Youth Ambassadors, 18 city officials, representatives from 10 sharing cities, and three Mayors. AfriFOODlinks and SAUFFT’s role inContinue reading “SAUFFT at the upcoming AfriFOODlinks Consortium”
Celebrating Impact: SAUFFT’s 2024 Annual Report
We are excited to announce the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a reflection of the progress we’ve made over the past year in transforming urban food systems, fostering resilient communities, and championing sustainable practices. The report highlights our achievements, including supporting nearly 1,000 farmers across the Cape Flats and hosting our 6th annual FoodContinue reading “Celebrating Impact: SAUFFT’s 2024 Annual Report”
Launch of first retail urban rooftop farm in the Western Cape
SA Urban Food & Farming Trust was part of the launch of the Handpicked CityFarm at Kenilworth Centre hydroponic rooftop farm today with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis of the City of Cape Town and the organisations making the project possible, including Mr Price Foundation, Redefine Properties, and Fresh Life Produce.
Intern’s insights from inside Food Dialogues 2022
Food Dialogues 2022 intern, Arti Patel, a 3rd year university student from UCLA, shares her experience and insights from being in Cape Town and playing a key role in making this year’s event programme successful.
Western Cape Food Forum Spotlight on SAUFF Trust
The Western Cape Food Forum, convened by the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, comprises around 70 organisations and close to 400 individuals, with interest in shifting towards local production for local consumption across all levels of the food system. The SA Urban Food & Farming Trust, a founding participant in the Forum, was put inContinue reading “Western Cape Food Forum Spotlight on SAUFF Trust”
Composting success with Langa pilot project
The City of Cape Town’s upcoming ban on organic waste in landfill is on track thanks to successful projects like the Langa Organic Waste Diversion Project being supported by the Langa Agrihub
Insights on fixing our broken food system at Food24.com
SA Urban Food & Farming Trust executive manager, Kurt Ackermann, spoke with Food24.com about our broken food system, what could be done to fix it, and how the Food Dialogues play a role. Below are the six questions (and responses) covered in the conversation. Can you tell us a bit more about the campaign andContinue reading “Insights on fixing our broken food system at Food24.com”
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