South Africa

The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and the National Commissioner of Police, Khehla Sitole, need to engage constructively with firearm stakeholders to seek common, practical solutions to problems faced.

The membership of the recently-launched World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has increased from seven to 14 countries.

A six-month forensic investigation into the financial affairs of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) has identified extensive financial mismanagement allegedly carried out, or deliberately overlooked, by a number of leaders within the group, including Tongaat Hulett’s former CEO, Peter Staude.

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases have now been confirmed in 10 locations in Limpopo. This was according to the latest report on the outbreak issued by the Directorate of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

Fire authorities are bracing themselves for the Western Cape fire season that kicks-off on 1 December.

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned that severe heatwave conditions would prevail over most of South Africa for the rest of the week and into the weekend.

Despite the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo, exports of red meat products, wool, and hides to China will continue.

Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as South Africa’s consumer price inflation (CPI) has reached its lowest level in eight years.

Indications are that lions are increasingly being killed in South Africa to supply markets in Southeast Asia. This was according to Deon Swart, CEO of the South African Predator Association.

The ongoing drought has resulted in a shortage of lucerne across the country, with increased prices making it unaffordable for many producers.

The investigation into the Vrede dairy project, also known as the Estina dairy project, in the Eastern Free State will be completed and be ready for re-enrolment in court by the end of the month.

The Tongaat Hulett group has entered into detailed arrangements with lenders for existing and additional loans to assist the ailing company’s recovery. This was according to a recent shareholder update issued by the company.

In an attempt to curb the spread of the latest foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department) has called on role players in Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and Mpumalanga to adhere to safety protocols.

The decision by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and members of the livestock industry, to place a temporary ban on all livestock auctions in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and North West, will have a negative impact on consumers’ pockets this festive season, according to TAU SA.

All problems can be solved as long as you have access to good feed. This was according to Cobus and Magdel van Coller, the husband-and-wife team who won the Sheep Farmer of the Year award at the recent Best of the Best Sheep and Cattle Farmer of the Year Awards in Bloemfontein.

Concerned that crimes committed against family farming operations pose a major threat to global food and fibre production, the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) has embarked on an international social mobilisation campaign.

The problem of stray animals, mainly cattle, was escalating dangerously and needed to be addressed by the relevant authorities as a matter of urgency.

A new poultry sector master plan that will benefit everyone in the industry has been welcomed by the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE).

A case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in a herd of cattle on a farm in the Molemole district of Limpopo.

The decrease of 16c/ℓ in the price of diesel that came into effect on Wednesday could assist farmers with their cash flow and profit margins.