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IOL News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Be part of history: South Africa's braai record attempt for World Hunger Day
Guests at the send-off of the Trek4Mandela expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro and the launch of an attempt to break the world record for the most people grilling/barbequing (braaiing) simultaneously. Image: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers An attempt to break the world record for the most number of people braaiing simultaneously will be made on Heritage Day in a bid to provide one million meals on World Hunger Day next year. At least 2,500 people are expected to braai at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane, according to the organisers, Big Save Grocery and Liquor. The company's head of marketing, Dylan Jardim, on Friday said the idea for the attempt came about three years ago when he wanted to do something huge, crazy, and exciting but did not know what it could be. Although the idea of breaking a world record came up, he was not quite sure which one to chase. Jardim eventually stumbled on a record of the most people barbequing simultaneously in one venue, which he found interesting. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading This world record piqued Jardim's interest, and he became even more interested upon establishing that Japan held it. Japan's Ishigaki City holds the Guinness World Record for the most people grilling/barbequing simultaneously, with 2,220 after achieving the feat in November 2023. 'So from then, I felt that regardless of how it happens, South Africa has to have the record back,' he explained. Jardim said he told the company's founders and directors that he was planning to get 2,500 people standing on a field all braaiing at the same time. The idea of feeding a million people with a million meals came up after he met Imbumba Foundation's chief executive Richard Mabaso, according to Jardim. He said the idea was to use Braai Day (Heritage Day) as a catalyst for the entire event, and all the funds gained from ticket sales will be the initial investment for the World Hunger Day goal of feeding one million people. 'We have the braai world record for an incredibly South African and purpose-driven foundation, where people feel like by attending we are not only bringing braai back to South Africa but helping feed people of this country,' added Jardim. Officials from Guinness World Records are expected to be present on the day. 'Once we have the right to use their name and logo and all of that, we will. We only have the right from August onwards,' he said. Tickets will be R200 for the event, and the main headline sponsor is Simba, as well as Pepsi, KFC, All Gold, White Star, and Castle Lager. Jardim said later there will also be a festival with some of the country's leading musical acts, such as Mi Casa and Booshle G, among others, as well as a beer garden, food trucks, and a kids' area to create a family day atmosphere. He urged South Africans to come and be a part of history.
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Serving Up Hope: How Yum! and KFC South Africa Are Tackling World Hunger One Meal at a Time
LinkedIn May 28 was World Hunger Day, an observance supporting efforts to address food insecurity around the world. Feeding communities is foundational to the way Yum! Serves Up Good everyday – as a matter of fact, Yum! has donated more than 215 million pounds of food to those in need since 1992 through efforts such as Harvest. KFC South Africa's Add Hope program is one example of how our brands and markets are making an impact in their communities. Statistically, one in four South African children experience severe food poverty, placing them at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. KFC's goal is to help feed these children so that they may have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Since launching 16 years ago, the Add Hope program has provided meals for 1.2 million children in South Africa, collecting over $66 million through guest donations and sales, averaging more than 133,000 meals served daily to children in need. Read more about how this team is tackling world hunger, one guest check at a time. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Yum! Brands
Zawya
10-06-2025
- General
- Zawya
South Africa: Sowing the seeds of food security
Observed annually on 28 May, World Hunger Day is a global call to action to raise awareness and inspire efforts to end hunger. Responding to this call, the central team from Libstar, a leading South African producer and distributor of consumer packaged goods, rolled up their sleeves to plant a winter crop and some fruit trees at the Ravensmead Educare Centre, reaffirming their commitment to long-term food security. The new plantings build on the success of a summer crop sowed by the team on World Food Day in October 2024. That harvest has already contributed significantly to the community's nutritional needs. The initiative, facilitated through local non-profit The Sprightly Seed, forms part of Libstar's broader mission to support under-resourced communities through sustainable food gardening and nutrition education. Sustainable gardening to feed more families The garden at the Ravensmead Educare Centre yields approximately 85kg of fresh produce per season, which translates into over 4,000 nutritious meals. With the addition of the winter crop, the centre expects to serve more than 7,000 additional meals to at least 135 children over the next six months. 'As a food business, addressing hunger is core to our purpose,' said Charl de Villiers, CEO at Libstar. 'This initiative is about more than just planting crops – it's about planting hope, restoring dignity, and creating sustainable solutions to hunger. Supporting food security and nutrition is a key pillar of our CSI strategy, and we are proud to walk this journey alongside our committed partners.' The Ravensmead Educare Centre, a GROW Early Learning programme participant, plays a vital role in the local community by providing both early childhood education and daily meals to families in need. Principal Sarah Strauss expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership: 'We are deeply thankful for the continued support from Libstar and The Sprightly Seed. Their commitment goes beyond the garden – it helps ensure our learners are well-fed and gives us the means to support even more families during the tough winter months.' Building resilience through regenerative agriculture Founded by human development specialist Jade Orgill, The Sprightly Seed specialises in regenerative agriculture and building community resilience. 'Our partnership with Libstar empowers resource-scarce communities to take ownership of their food systems. We're not only growing vegetables – we're growing knowledge, skills, and confidence. That's what sustainable food security looks like, commented Orgill.
Daily Maverick
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
Hunger crisis — rights group calls for state action as 23% of South Africans struggle to access food
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa has launched a report that unpacks the cause of South Africa's food poverty crisis and looks at legal frameworks to strengthen food security. 'People are not ignorant about nutrition, rather they are unable to access nutritious food and/or have to make strategic trade-offs,' it reads. Civil society organisations are calling for amendments to the updated National Food and Nutrition Security Plan to address and monitor affordability and food pricing and give people economic access to nutritious food. This is one of the recommendations in a new report by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (Seri). The report, launched on Tuesday at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, spotlights the struggles and the remedies people seek to put nutritious food on the table. The report is titled Food for Thought: Reflections on Food (In)Security. Laws, Experiences, Interventions. In the lead-up to its publication, Seri embarked on a #FoodJusticeWeek, during which it shared the experiences and coping strategies of partner organisations to highlight the impacts of food insecurity on the back of World Hunger Day. 'Seri stands in solidarity with communities around the country who experience hunger and food insecurity daily. Despite South Africa having the means to feed its population, millions still struggle to access sufficient and nutritious food,' the organisation said. The report notes official statistics that paint a bleak picture. According to Statistics South Africa's General Household Survey published in 2023, 23.1% of households nationally – more than one in five – report inadequate or severely inadequate access to food. A 2023 study commissioned by the then Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council found that half of all adults in South Africa are considered overweight or obese, while 69% of adults who are obese live in households that are food insecure and therefore have little choice in the food they eat and its nutritional value. 'The triple burden of malnutrition exists in the country, which happens when undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and overnutrition exist simultaneously in society. Despite this, it is estimated that 10 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in South Africa, which constitutes about one-third of all available food. A disconnect exists between available food and those who struggle to access their next meal. Like the rest of the world, South Africa faces critical questions about how to produce food in a just and sustainable manner. Food wastage is not only a social and humanitarian concern, but also an environmental one,' the report reads. The report recommends the drafting of national framework legislation, such as a 'Food and Nutrition Security Act', which will be in line with recommendations from United Nations General Comment No 12 on the Right to Adequate Food. The report also highlights instances where the law has been used to compel the government to act on the right to food, including: Ensuring pupils received meals through the National School Nutrition Programme during Covid-19 lockdowns; Challenging barriers to access for the Social Relief of Distress Grant, linking to the right to social protection and food security; and Upholding the rights of artisanal fishers to access marine resources. The report also asserts that South Africa's National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security could help set out the roles and responsibilities of the different actors in relation to food security in South Africa, including an interdepartmental body with oversight responsibility. Other recommendations include: Implementation of a universal basic income grant; The Department of Employment and Labour to monitor the implementation of the national minimum wage and develop effective enforcement mechanisms; Civil society organisations and organisations and unions representing those in precarious work to keep advocating for a living wage; and The Department of Employment and Labour to monitor the working conditions of those in precarious work, such as domestic workers and farm workers. The research included case studies and anecdotes, including from a participant in a meeting in Slovo Park, who said: 'This hunger thing, it's changing our personality and it's changing our humanity. We have become like animals among each other. In order for me to have something in my stomach I have to do anything so that I don't go hungry.' DM
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Malabar Group earmarks Rs 150 cr to scale up CSR activity
Hyderabad: Malabar Group, has allocated Rs150 crore in 2025-26 for scaling up its CSR initiatives focused on healthcare, education, hunger &poverty alleviation, women empowerment, environment protection and housing for less privileged. Under its flagship CSR initiative 'The Hunger Free World', the Group has committed to distribute 70,000 meals daily in India and Zambia to the under-privileged, totalling2.50 crore meals in 2025-26. This represents a significant leap from its cumulative achievement of 2.5 crore meals served over the past 3years and signals a deepened commitment to the cause of food security for underserved communities. The initiative is aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger. At an event held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi on May 28, which also marks the World Hunger Day, Dr Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog & G-20 Sherpa launched the next phase of the Group's CSR programmes. Other dignitaries included MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group; KP Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman, O Asher, Managing Director of India Operations, Group Executive Directors Nishad A K and K P Veerankutty, Group Director PA Abdulla Ibrahim, THANAL Daya Rehabilitation TrustChairmanDr. Idrees V, Zonal Head North Jishad N Kand other management officiates. Commenting on the initiative, MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group said, 'We dedicate May 28 as our annual CSR day; we reaffirm our pledge to stand with the underserved through sustained and impactful action. Our CSR initiatives are a reflection of that enduring commitment. While we are doing our utmost, a greater impact can be achieved if more organisations join this mission. With 295 million people globally facing acute hunger (as per UN data), immediate action is non-negotiable.'
