VIEWPOINT- Foot and mouth disease is spreading far and wide

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"Foot and mouth disease is spreading far and wide, and game farmers are very worried—the longer the government takes to stop the outbreak, the more money game farmers will lose.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT-  South Africa's ongoing (FMD) crisis has indeed created a stark divide within the agricultural sector. 1st February 2026

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South Africa's ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis has indeed created a stark divide within the agricultural sector, pitting advocates for private-sector involvement against the government's insistence on centralised control.
VIEWPOINT- Potential Consequences for South Africa's FMD Crisis

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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-The World Bank's assessments and reports on South Africa  27th January 2026

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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.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT-  The high Gold price and the The World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest Global Risks Report

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The gold price has surged to record highs of around $4,800–$4,900 per ounce in late January 2026, with many analysts forecasting it could climb to $5,000 or even $5,400 later this year.