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The Kapenta Trail: How Labor Migration Created Southern Africa’s Most Unlikely Food Network

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Migration on the Menu: Kapenta, Food, and Health Following fish, families, and farming knowledge from Lake Kariba to the Cape Opening: A Fish That Travels Further Than People In 2023, dried kapenta from Lake Kariba appeared in informal markets across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Gqeberha. Alongside mielie meal and tomatoes, traders sold it to low-income […]

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How Do Transnational Food Networks Shape Food Sovereignty and Cultural Identity for African Migrant Communities?

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Migrant Food Networks, Cultural Identity, and Food Sovereignty in South Africa Migration is more than moving across borders. It involves carrying homes, memories, and survival strategies. For many African migrants living in South Africa—especially in major urban hubs like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and other cities—food becomes a lifeline. Through transnational food networks, migrants maintain ties

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