South Africa: Only One in 700 Schools Compliant As Food Scare Hits Mthatha

Only one of more than 700 schools in Buffalo City Metro and Amathole West has the food safety certificates legally required for feeding pupils. The Eastern Cape legislature has… Read more »

South Africa: Inflation Climbs As Beef Costs Nearly 30 Percent More

Beef prices have increased almost 29% in the past year, with stewing beef now costing R123.87 per kilogram compared to R94.80 a year ago. Water tariffs rose by 12.1% in July, the… Read more »

South Africa: Farmers 'Scared' as Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads Faster Than Vaccines

Foot and mouth disease outbreaks are spreading faster than vaccinations can keep up with farmers scared of losing everything. South Africa recorded 270 outbreaks across five… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Tariffs Pose Significant Threat to South African Agriculture

The recent imposition of 30 percent tariffs on South African products by the United States has raised concerns among farmers and analysts about the potential impact on the… Read more »