# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government will provide stronger support for farmers and strengthen food security. Speaking at the NAMPO Cape 2025 in the Overberg in the Western Cape, Mashatile highlighted challenges such as water shortages, lack of funding and inadequate support for emerging farmers. He also confirmed ongoing talks with the US […]
# Die legendariese oud-Springbok Jan “Boland” Coetzee is op 80-jarige ouderdom oorlede. Hy het ook vir Westelike Provinsie en Maties uitgedraf. Coetzee het tussen 1974 en ’76 ses toetse vir Suid-Afrika gespeel, insluitend 1976 se tuisreeks teen die All Blacks wat die Bokke 3-1 gewen het. Coetzee het WP van 1967 tot ’79 verteenwoordig en […]
# Legendary former Springbok Jan “Boland” Coetzee has died at the age of 80. He also played for Western Province and Maties. Coetzee played six Tests for South Africa between 1974 and ’76, including in the 1976 home series against the All Blacks which the Boks won 3-1. He also represented Province between 1967 and ’79, […]
# Die minister van Landbou, John Steenhuisen, sê die G20 se klem op wetenskaplik-gegronde maatreëls, deursigtigheid en samewerking oor standaarde is goeie nuus vir uitvoerders, van vrugte en wyn tot diereprodukte. Hy het gister in Kaapstad aan die FNB-rondetafel deelgeneem waar hy verduidelik het hoe vanjaar se G20 kan help om tasbare voordele vir plaaslike […]
# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says the G20’s emphasis on science-based measures, transparency and cooperation on standards is good news for exporters, from fruit and wine to grains and animal products. He participated in the FNB round-table in Cape Town yesterday, where he outlined how this year’s G20 outcomes can deliver tangible benefits for local […]
# Die indaba van die Ontwikkelingskamer vir Sitruskwekers het in Johannesburg begin en fokus op Amerikaanse tariewe asook geleenthede in ontluikende marke. Die twee-dagvergadering bring beleidmakers, swart sitrusboere, en bedryfsleiers bymekaar om uitdagings, vooruitgang, en inklusiewe groei aan te spreek. Die hoofbestuurder, Lukanyo Ngombisa, sê die vergadering kyk na transformasiestrategieë en spreek nakoming, marktoegang en […]
# Die minister van Bosbou, Visserye en die Omgewing, Dion George, sê Suid-Afrika se groen ekonomie gee die ekonomie ‘n hupstoot. Landbou, bosbou en visserye het met 2,5-persent gegroei, mynbou en steengroewe met 3,7-persent, en elektrisiteit, gas en water met 0,2-persent, wat bygedra het tot ‘n toename van 0,8-persent in die BBP in die tweede […]
# The Citrus Growers Development Chamber Indaba is underway in Johannesburg, focusing on US tariffs and opportunities in emerging markets. The two-day gathering brings together policymakers, black citrus farmers, and industry leaders to address challenges, progress, and inclusive growth. General Manager Lukanyo Ngombisa says the event is reviewing strategies on transformation, tackling compliance, market access, […]
# Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment minister, Dion George, says South Africa’s green economy is driving econimic growth. Agriculture, forestry and fishing grew 2.5-percent, mining and quarrying 3.7-percent, and electricity, gas and water 0.2-percent, contributing to a 0.8-percent GDP increase in the second quarter. George added that the department will continue promoting eco-friendly projects, biodiversity, […]
