VIEWPOINT- South Africa continues to face serious challenges with hunger and food insecurity
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The South African government has expanded social grants significantly to support millions of vulnerable citizens, but many recipients say they cannot survive on the amounts they receive.
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South African farmers are among the most resilient people in the world. Every day they produce food, fibre, fuel, and raw materials while facing a growing list of challenges and uncertainties that are often beyond their control.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- People Are Paying Too Much to Live in South Africa.
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The United Nations has issued a strong warning that urgent global action is needed to prevent a future food crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East.
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Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, especially with the introduction of modern technology, data systems, and advanced equipment.
VIEWPOINT- Risks for South African Farmers from a Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Agrifood Shock
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents far more than a temporary shipping disruption; it marks the onset of a systemic agrifood shock with the potential to trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to twelve months.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The Fuel Price Trap: Why South Africans Rarely Benefit When Oil Prices Fall
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One of the most frustrating realities in South Africa today is the speed at which prices go up when fuel costs rise, and how slowly — or never — they come back down when fuel prices drop.
- VIEWPOINT- South African Farmers Watch FMD Outbreak Spread as Cattle, Businesses and Livelihoods Come Under Severe Pressure
- The Hidden HR & Industrial Relations Crisis Undermining Business Efficiency
- WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South African Agriculture Faces a Tough Year in 2026
- VIEWPOINT- Increased Compliance scrutiny from FIC - Accountable Institutions in the Agri Sector
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- Africa’s fertilizer market firmed noticeably in the week ending 16 October 2026, driven mainly by a sharp rebound in urea prices, while phosphate trade remained constrained by elevated sulfur costs and East African import activity stayed strong.
- FAOSTAT estimates Africa's total beef production at 7.5 million metric tons per year worth about $63 billion, with South Africa leading at 1 million tons worth $8 billion, followed by Tanzania at 480,000 tons. In the SADC region, Namibia is second after South Africa at 49,444 tons per year, mostly exported to the EU and China through a state-owned processor
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