# The Solidarity Movement and AfriForum announced proposed answers to five questions from the US government. These aim to resolve the diplomatic dispute and protect 500-thousand jobs linked to US trade and the African Growth and Opportunity Act. They cover race-based laws, rural safety, “Kill the Boer”, property rights and the refugee programme. Spokesperson Arno […]
# An extensive search is continuing for 85-year-old Oudtshoorn ostrich farmer Sagaria “Saag” Jonker, who was swept away in his Toyota Land Cruiser while trying to cross a low-water bridge over the flooded Olifants River on Sunday. Police divers have launched a second search operation, with emergency services, drone operators, a helicopter, farmers and volunteers […]
# The South African Reserve Bank says the economy’s decline in the second quarter was largely due to weaker production. Mining, manufacturing and trade bore the brunt of higher costs, softer demand and logistical constraints. Mining contracted by three-percent, with production down across seven of 12 mineral groups including platinum group metals, manganese, gold and […]
# Hewige donderstorms word vandag in dele van Suid-Afrika verwag. Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Noordwes en die Noord-Kaap kan geraak word. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens se voorspeller, Lehlohonolo Thobela, waarsku die storms kan plaaslike oorstromings, skade aan huise en gevaarlike toestande op paaie veroorsaak. Hy vra inwoners om verspoelde gebiede te vermy, skuiling te soek tydens weerlig […]
# Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit several parts of South Africa today. Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and the Northern Cape will be affected. SA Weather Service forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela says the storms could cause localised flooding, damage to homes and dangerous driving conditions. He urges residents to avoid flooded roads, seek shelter during […]
# Met die wêreld wat Internasionale Hondsdolheidsdag onder die tema “Sterker saam” herdenk, het die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Landbou, Ivan Meyer, veeartse en dieregesondheidtegnici wat hondsdolheid bestry geprys. In 2025/26 het spanne 132-duisend-458 honde, katte, beeste en perde teen ‘n koste van meer as 1,2-miljoen-rand teen hondsdolheid ingeënt as deel van breër siektevoorkoming. Meyer moedig […]
# As the world marks International Rabies Day under the theme “Stronger together”, Western Cape Agriculture MEC Dr Ivan Meyer praised veterinarians and animal health technicians combating rabies. In 2025/26, teams administered 132-thousand-458 rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, cattle and horses worth over 1.2-million-rand, as part of broader disease prevention. Meyer urges owners to report […]
# Die spesialis K9-maatskappy Luna Hounds sê opgeleide honde help Macadamia-boere om plae op te spoor voordat hulle sigbaar word. Robynne Oosthuizen het aan Engineering News gesê, honde wat opgelei is om reukopsporing te doen kan ‘n spesifieke dopluis-insekbesmetting identifiseer met ‘n gerapporteerde 99-persent akkuraatheid, wat produsente in staat stel om behandeling te teiken en […]
# Specialist K9 company Luna Hounds says trained dogs are helping Macadamia farmers detect pests before they become visible. Speaking to Engineering News, Robynne Oosthuizen says the scent-detection trained dogs can identify a specific scale insect infestation with reported 99-percent accuracy, allowing growers to target treatment and potentially reduce insecticide use. The company says a […]
