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South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about empty taps—it’s a ticking economic time bomb. With the nation ranking among the driest globally, experts at the 2026 Food Indaba in Cape Town revealed how water scarcity is already crashing food prices, shrinking harvests, and hollowing out livelihoods. The fallout? Higher bread costs, lost jobs, and deepening inequality. But hope isn’t lost: communities are restoring ecosystems, farmers are adapting, scientists are forecasting smarter, and businesses are innovating. Water and food security are inextricably linked—and solving one means solving the other. The path forward demands collaboration, climate resilience, and a deep respect for nature as the foundation of our survival.

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