‘Confused’ public school teachers want clear message from government about coronavirus
Teachers at public schools say they are confused and have no idea what to do in case of a coronavirus scare at their schools.
This...
Public to comment on stricter laws for criminals
Three new draft bills will mean South Africans may anticipate harsher punishment for criminals in the country. The Department of Justice & Correctional Facilities...
Optimistic outlook for agriculture
Comment by Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural economist at FNB Agri-Business
THE latest forecast released by South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) points to a somewhat optimistic...
Stubborn chicken fat no match for clean-up solution
WHILE the main focus at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is creating comprehensive lubrication solutions to help customers protect and manage their assets, the...
Local, specialised transformers for renewable energy projects
Zest WEG’s local transformer manufacturing facility has supplied 36 specialised photovoltaic (PV) transformers to a solar energy generation plant in the Northern Cape.
This heralds...
New solar farm adds 86 MW to grid
THE first phase of a 258 MW solar power complex has been completed in Upington. The facility, known as Sirius, has completed an 86...
Sasol leads South African stocks to 4-year low as oil crash hits global markets
South African stocks plunged to a more than four-year low on Monday, joining a global sell-off in riskier assets as oil prices collapsed more...
Help Cape Town keep the City Nature Challenge title
In 2019, Cape Town walked away as the victor of the global City Nature Challenge. This year, it will be participating once again, and...
GPI’s royal deal
CAPE TOWN-based empowerment company Grand Parade Investments (GPI) has served up its 95.36% stake in fast food franchise brand Burger King to a growth...
Abagold: more risks to assess?
THE wide(ning) spread of the coronavirus from China could have some severe implications for local fishing companies – especially those that export more exotic...
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Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
By Larry Claasen
THE country consumes more than 3,5 million tons of wheat a year, yet domestic...