We must break the dependence syndrome

The Daily News quotes the head of the dairy section in the ministry, Lebane Nthoyiwa, as calling for government intervention if the impending milk crisis is to be averted.

The crunch is expected to come in the wake of the FIFA World Cup games scheduled for South Africa in 2010. What we know is that the anticipated shortage is not only confined to milk but other basic food commodities and even services. Shortfalls are also expected in the supply of vegetables, fruits and cereals. It is therefore safe to conclude that this is a national food security issue, which needs to be treated as such.