The older generation of South Africa 's farmers say that the drought of 1992 is the worst since 1933 . Especially hard hit are the farmers who produce South Africa 's main crop , maize ; stock farmers are also badly affected . In 1933 , drought forced farmers off their land . Millions of black subsistence farmers will also be victims of drought, with the charity Operation Hunger warning that hunger could turn to starvation soon in many rural areas. The government says that it will prevent this from happening this time . Imports of food could reach record levels , thereby reducing the deficit ##s . Unemployment caused by the drought , a depressed economy and flat unemployment rate could add significantly to the state 's dilemma .
The older generation of South Africa 's farmers say that the drought of 1992 is the worst since 1933 . Especially hard hit are the farmers who produce South Africa 's main crop , maize ; stock farmers are also badly affected . In 1933 , drought forced farmers off their land . The government says that it will prevent this from happening this time . Imports of food could reach record levels , thereby reducing the deficit ##s . Unemployment caused by the drought , a depressed economy and flat unemployment rate could add significantly to the state 's dilemma .