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Over the holiday period there were several important developments regarding the major issue facing the country, electricity.

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South Africa's land reform policy remains highly contested. But, in our view, a number of persistent myths about farmland statistics and the structure of commercial agriculture skew debates. This makes it difficult to reach some common understanding about the realities of land and agriculture in the country.

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Insurance giant Allianz has warned that some risks associated with climate change are now exceeding the capacity of insurers to take them on their books.

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The South African wine industry is gearing up to celebrate a significant milestone in 2024: the 365th anniversary of its first wine production. This historic event dates back to 2 February 1659, as recorded in a diary entry that read, “Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes.” This remarkable legacy makes the upcoming 365th anniversary a momentous occasion for wine enthusiasts worldwide.

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With the launch of the R2.6-billion Working for Water Programme, government is taking steps to protect its ecosystems and bolster climate resilience by controlling invasive alien species and restoring natural habitats. However, experts argue that SA needs more funding focused on fewer areas for the programme to succeed.

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This week, almost 100 vessels were anchored outside ports, victims of a logistics nightmare that is costing the economy more than R1bn a day. ANNELIESE BURGESS tries to understand what is going on and where the solutions lie.