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VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease
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VIEWPOINT-South African Farmers and costs of tractors, farming machinery and other inputs in 2026
The South African agricultural machinery market is growing steadily.
VIEWPOINT- World Agriculture is at a critical turning point
Agriculture is at a critical turning point. Following the recent COP30 and G20 summits, farmers worldwide are being asked to produce more food to meet rising global demand while simultaneously cutting greenhouse gas emissions, protecting ecosystems, and remaining profitable.
VIEWPOINT- Beyond 30 Years of Challenges – Eskom, Diesel, Electric Trucks, and a System on the Brink
South
Africa’s
citizens
continue
to
grapple
with
deep-rooted
structural
problems
that
have
persisted
for
decades:
high
unemployment,
inequality,
crime,
and
slow
economic
growth.
Yet
a
new
and
compounding
layer
of
difficulty
has
emerged
—
the
slow-motion
collapse
of
critical
infrastructure
that
affects
every
aspect
of
daily
life
and
economic
activity.
VIEWPOINT-South African Farmers Deserve Better: Time to Stop the Squeeze
We are heading into another long weekend in South Africa, and the first quarter of 2026 is already behind us.
VIEWPOINT-The global fertilizer situation has become a major headache for world food production.
We had another long weekend in South Africa, and the first quarter of 2026 is already behind us.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa- Government Water Rules Add Pressure on Citizens and Farmers
Many South Africans, like you, are frustrated and worried that after years of problems in almost every government department — from poor service delivery and corruption to failing infrastructure — the Department of Water and Sanitation is now turning its attention to ordinary citizens who have enjoyed the outdoors at public dams for decades.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa Cannot Borrow Its Way Out of Broken Systems
The South African government continues to borrow money with the intention of rebuilding and uplifting the country. On paper, this sounds like the right approach — investing in infrastructure, improving services, and supporting economic growth.
VIEWPOINT- South African citizens and farmers are facing difficult times amid rising costs
South Africa has serious governance and economic challenges, and many state-owned enterprises have struggled over the past decades with issues like mismanagement, financial losses, infrastructure failures, corruption.
VIEWPOINT-The collapse of South Africa’s infrastructure
The collapse of South Africa’s infrastructure over the past 31 years is heartbreaking for all of us who grew up in a country where everything worked like clockwork.
VIEWPOINT- In South Africa, a braai is about much more than just protein; it’s a sensory experience that lab-grown meat currently can't replicate.
In South Africa, meat is much more than just a meal; it is a cultural cornerstone deeply tied to identity, heritage, and the social ritual of the braai.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease
South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) highlights a deeper governance problem: the state insists on tight control but lacks the capacity to execute effectively, while sidelining the very people best placed to help.
VIEWPOINT- The World and Its Farmers Are Paying a Huge Price for the US-Iran War – What Lies Ahead in the Next 6 Months
The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began on 28 February 2026 is already hitting farmers and food systems around the world hard.
VIEWPOINT- What will the weather do until Winter 2026 - 15th January 2026
The forecast of a drier second half of the summer rainfall season (January to March) is now starting to materialise.
VIEWPOINT- Why Are So Many People Gluten Intolerant? Is It Because of GMO Wheat, Pesticides,
Gluten intolerance (non-celiac gluten sensitivity) and celiac disease have risen sharply in many Western countries over the past 30–40 years. People often blame modern wheat farming — especially GMO wheat, glyphosate (Roundup), or pesticides — but the reality is more complicated.
VIEWPOINT-The World Bank's assessments and reports on South Africa 27th January 2026
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has welcomed the World Bank's latest economic outlook for South Africa, which projects GDP growth rising to 1.4% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027
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VIEWPOINT- Potential Consequences for South Africa's FMD Crisis
As the deadline approaches for Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen to respond to a formal letter of demand from the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai), Sakeliga, and Free State Agriculture, the threat of a court case over foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine procurement looms large.
VIEWPOINT- Foot and mouth disease is spreading far and wide
