As South Africa moves through May 2026, the agricultural sector is defined by a sharp contrast between record-breaking production potential and a tightening fiscal vice. While macro-economic headwinds persist, the industry’s internal fundamentals tell a story of physical abundance. However, latest data suggests that...

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In a dramatic turn of events at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, the looming liquidation of sugar giant Tongaat Hulett (THL) has been temporarily averted. A last-minute funding agreement between the company and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has provided a critical "stay of execution," pushing the hearing for provisional liquidation to mid-June 2026. A R200 Million Breather On the morning of April 16, the court granted an adjournment after the IDC agreed to extend and increase its Post-Commencement Funding (PCF) facility. The facility, which previously stood at R2.3 billion, has been boosted to R2.5 billion and extended until 30  June 2026. This injection of R200 million provides the immediate liquidity required to...