CNA appears to be in terminal decline
The Central News Agency, or CNA as it is known to South Africans, has been around for decades. But it appears to be in...
Value-adding and compliant labelling solutions for the agrochemical industry
In the interests of keeping customers and the environment safe – and, of course, to comply with the stringent legislation governing packaging and labelling...
Solutions for fruit exporters’ pesticide residue headaches
At 2,7 million tonnes per year, South Africa is the largest fresh fruit exporter by volume in the southern hemisphere. Local produce is sold...
Another discovery of listeria
Shoprite says recalled Farmer's Deli Red Viennas following discovery of listeria. The group says further testing needs to be done to confirm the presence...
R160m set aside so Western Cape owners get title deeds
The provincial government has set aside R160 million for the transfer of title deeds, but politicians and rights groups have warned against those abusing...
R6bn set aside for drought ‘disaster’
Agriculture sector lobby groups have welcomed the declaration of drought as a national state of disaster and said they expected farmers to benefit from...
Australia’s offer should be accepted
"The decision by the National Assembly to review Article 25 of the Constitution to provide for the principle of land appropriation without compensation is...
A holistic approach needed to address the water crisis in the Western Cape
“The current water crisis in the Western Cape has highlighted serious problems with South Africa’s approach to water management and finding viable solutions,” says...
Water: enough is enough
The new normal philosophy of all-too-many business leaders and politicians in Cape Town, when it comes to water, is uninspiring and frankly sickening. Frantically...
Land expropriation consultations must be inclusive
The consultations aimed at mapping out how land expropriation without compensation will work must be inclusive and handled in the most responsible manner.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said this when he fielded questions...
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