Shoprite food security index shows South Africa household hunger hits highest since 2010
Shoprite published the South African Food Security Index 2026, showing food security deteriorated in 2025 despite easing food inflation. Index score fell to 52.6 from 56.5 in 2024 as food inflation outpaced general inflation, reducing food availability. Household hunger hit the highest level since 2010, with 12% of hou