An energy crisis is seeping into SA’s food supply
Severe power cuts are now threatening food and water supplies and disrupting the lives of millions of people, including chicken farmers. Chicken is one of the most affordable sources of animal protein in SA, and as the country battles a cost-of-living crisis, a sharp price increase could render it beyond many people’s means. Last year, producers raised poultry prices by 17%. This comes as we’ve now had load shedding for pretty much each day since 31 Oct. Because everything depends on electricity.