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“A lot of people don't know much about indigenous ingredients. We need food education so people can know more about the food they eat. They need to ask questions, we need to make them care & be conscious about the food they eat. Says Mokgadi, @lotshahomefoods #fooddialoguesa

“The problem in Africa is not only food insecurity but food knowledge,” says plant-based food educator @janeshuti1 #dialoguesthroughfood #fooddialoguesa #foodkosukutya

Plant-based food educator, Jane Ntshuti says she came across an unattractive plate on the internet that suggested it's the type of food black people eat and felt the need to change the narrative in which she started with a pop-up Restaurant that served exquisite African dishes.

Khanya Mzongwana, food stylist & writer prepared this textured plate which she says is comfort food for her. She said to cook this plate does not take a lot of effort and most vegetables on it she grows herself. #dialoguethroughfood #fooddialoguesa #foodkosukutya

Mokgadi Itsweng presents us with what she calls a wasteless plate with pumpkin as the main. On this plate, she shows us various ways we can cook & eat a pumpkin. She says home chefs have a responsibility for the waste that happens in the kitchen. #fooddialoguesa #foodkosukutya

Now talking is 63 years old, Sindiswa Manxeba, a retired domestic worker from Imizamo Yethu. She started a soup kitchen that runs from Monday to Friday which is sustained by sponsorships and other help she receives. She encourages people to love what they do. #LocalVoicesMatter

Hanover Park born and bred in Mitchells Plain 51 year old entrepreneur, Benson Arendse says moving out of home and getting married is what invited him to the kitchen, with 2 big sisters & parents, he only had to help with prepping & cleaning but not cooking. #LocalVoicesMatter

We are only left with 1 day till our first virtual dialogue of the calendar #localvoices. Don't forget to register for FREE and join the conversation, lead by some of the local voices affected by South Africa's food systems. follow link to register bit.ly/3DZmY2s

Join the virtual conversation on the 21st of September from 10h00 am - 11h00 am and learn how we can all shape our food system. #fooddialoguesa #localvoices #FDlocalvoicesmatter #foodsystemsforthefuture #foodkosukutya #covid19 Follow link to register: bit.ly/3DZmY2s .

The persistence of the Covid-19 pandemic has made food insecurity the lived experience of more people in South Africa. We need to listen to their stories from their perspectives, so we could have a post-pandemic system that is more healthful. #FDLocalVoicesMatter.

Tune in to @voiceofthecape as we talk to Ayyoob Allies about the importance of local voices in food dialogue conversations and what you can expect from the virtual event next week Tuesday, 21st September. #FDlocalvoicesmatter #fooddialoguesa

The annual Food Dialogue event has arrived, please join the live virtual panel discussion as we discuss some of the most pressing issues about the current state of the local and global food system. To register fooddialogues.info #FDLocalVoicesMatter #fooddialogueSA