Seed sovereignty is a crucial issue facing smallscale farmers and communities in Africa. The Last Seed is a timely and important film that explores the impact of seed patenting on farmers and their livelihoods. This article will discuss the film’s key themes and its call to action for sustainable agriculture.
Philippi, one of Cape Town’s poorest suburbs, is plagued by daily gunshots, murders, robberies, and carjackings. The local authorities struggle to keep up with the situation, and even dustbin collectors have withdrawn services due to safety concerns. The problem has escalated to the point where a cleaning company contracted to the City of Cape Town is in trouble due to a syndicate extorting protection money from government contractors.
