Local governments must take a more proactive role in supporting small-scale food traders and producers, particularly in towns and cities, a study led by the UWC has found.
Local government is the sphere of the state with the mandate and authority to shape urban food systems,” said Plaas' Prof Ruth Hall.It can and should use its powers to create spaces within the city where those who grow food can sell it and those who want to buy it can do so. Alternatives to corporate-owned food retail must be actively supported,” she said.
She said councils should use regulatory powers to halt the rebuilding of malls and supermarkets affected by the unrest and consult widely on alternatives that prioritise the interests of low-income producers, traders and buyers. Create food hubs and markets to attract buyers and their purchasing power away from corporate-owned food retailers. Promote these small-farmer and street-trader spaces in the cities instead of rebuilding the supermarkets destroyed during the unrest in July 2021.
Provide infrastructure at these sites for the expansion of food markets, including by providing reticulation and storage and refrigeration facilities which are crucial for greengrocers and fishmongers.
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