Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger?

By Mark Volmink, Postdoctoral fellow, University of the Western CapeJune 17, 2026

As food and living costs rise, rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting could help low income South African households save money and buy more food.

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