Uses of maize in South Africa:

1. Food: Maize is a staple food in South Africa, commonly used to make mealie meal, pap, and maize porridge. It is also used to make maize flour, maize meal, and maize snacks.

2. Livestock feed: Maize is a major component of animal feed in South Africa, particularly for poultry, pigs, and cattle.

3. Biofuel production: Maize is used in the production of biofuels in South Africa, such as ethanol and biodiesel.

4. Industrial uses: Maize is used in various industrial processes in South Africa, such as in the production of starch, corn oil, and corn syrup.

5. Traditional ceremonies: Maize plays a significant role in traditional ceremonies and rituals in South Africa, such as weddings, funerals, and initiation ceremonies.

6. Export: South Africa is a major exporter of maize, both as a food product and as animal feed, to other African countries and beyond.

7. Alcohol production: Maize is used in the production of alcoholic beverages such as beer and spirits in South Africa.

8. Snack foods: Maize is used to make a variety of snack foods in South Africa, such as maize chips, popcorn, and maize-based snacks.