Chef Mokgadi Itsweng is determined to disprove the myth that healthy food is expensive while showcasing indigenous South African ingredients and plant-forward dishes.
Indigenous crops: Local is not only lekker, it’s also a weapon in the climate crisis battle
by Onke Ngcuka, Daily Maverick
July 1, 2021
Indigenous crops: Local is not only lekker, it’s also a weapon in the climate crisis battle
by Onke Ngcuka, Daily Maverick July 1, 2021 Small-scale farmer Siphamandla Mabaso has a vision to reintroduce indigenous crops to the plates of the people around him.
And part of that is his “slow food” approach, which not only mitigates against climate change effects in its farming technique and choice of indigenous grains but also integrates the local community and creates a local sustainable food system within his township.
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