Food Security Challenges

Abstract

Available reports show that South Africa is one of the main destinations for migrants across Africa. As the immigration rate continues to increase, the South African population is expected to rise, increasing the demand for critical resources like food. Therefore, the government faces the challenges of controlling immigration and increasing food production to serve the needs of the people. In this chapter, the authors examine extant literature on food security challenges facing African immigrants in South Africa. The review shows that social, economic and political factors pull African migrants to South Africa. The chapter buttresses that climate change and extreme weather conditions pose severe threats to South African farmers, increasing food security challenges. The consequences are enormous, especially for African immigrants, who are rarely considered in government policies and programmes. The chapter concludes that the government and stakeholders must engage the agricultural sector to develop policies encouraging food production to reduce food insecurity, particularly for African immigrants. It will help reduce tension among the immigrants and the citizens of South Africa and contribute to the economy.