According to a United Nations report, the number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase of about 46 million since 2020 and 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UN: Global hunger climbs to 828 million in 2021

More than 70% of South Africans were found to be living in a household receiving a government grant in October. Since then, a number of COVID-19 relief payments have ended.

South Africa: Hunger rate plunges to 23% despite Covid relief payments

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UN: Global hunger climbs to 828 million in 2021

South Africa: Hunger rate plunges to 23% despite Covid relief payments