In the sterile glow of government cubicles across South Africa, where the hum of air conditioners drowns out the clack of keyboards, a quiet revolution is brewing – one that doesn't require marches or manifestos, just algorithms and code.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Summary: G20 in South Africa – Glamour vs Real Impact
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While the G20 Leaders’ Summit (21–23 November 2025) brings presidents, prime ministers and massive delegations to Johannesburg at huge taxpayer cost (security, logistics, venues, travel), many South Africans are asking the same blunt question: beyond the photo-ops, luxury hotels and motorcades, will any of these leaders actually fix the problems ordinary people face?
Agriculture contributes 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock (especially cattle) responsible for 7.1 Gt CO₂e annually and nitrogen fertilizers driving 70% of ammonia emissions.
VIEWPOINT- The South African government must carefully control the water out of the overflow dams.
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As recent heavy rains push key reservoirs like the Vaal Dam to 105% capacity and the Bloemhof Dam to 99%, agricultural stakeholders are issuing a stark warning to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS): controlled water releases from overflowing dams must prioritize precision and farmer input to avert the catastrophic losses inflicted on rural communities earlier this year.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The G20 Johannesburg Summit 2025: A Turning Point for Farming and Agriculture
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The G20 Leaders' Summit, scheduled for November 22–23, 2025, in Johannesburg, marks a historic milestone as the first time the forum is hosted on African soil under South Africa's presidency.
South Africa's agricultural sector in 2025 has showcased remarkable resilience and growth in several key areas, even as persistent challenges threaten long-term sustainability.
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