Less samp and beans, more 2-minute noodles: load-shedding hits the dinner table

Nutritious, affordable foods ditched as families opt for bread and easier eating options

18 May 2023 - 22:18 By GILL GIFFORD

Ongoing load-shedding and extended outages are not only shaping meal preparations in homes but affecting the actual menu. ..

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