South Africa, June 2 -- Almost 60 local gardeners and co-operatives from across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana showcased and sold their fresh produce at selected Shoprite and Checkers stores during Market Day on 28 May 2026

Customers stocked up on local peppers, spinach, parsley and many other vegetables and fruits, met the small-scale farmers and learned about their sustainable growing methods and in some instances, even purchased seedlings for their own home gardens.

Among the community gardens participating in this year's Market Day was the Dirang Batswana Greenery Project from the North West. Established in 2012 with just four members, the project has since developed 150 household gardens and a soup kitchen that feeds 300 child...