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Bummel Shoes: Durable Leather Footwear Crafted for South Africa’s Hardworking Farmers

Where the rugged landscape meets the sky, farmers rise before dawn to tend to their lands. Theirs is a life marked by dedication, resilience, and an unyielding connection to the earth. In this environment, every piece of gear is chosen not just for utility...

Entries Open for 2025 Diners Club Winelist Awards

As Diners Club International celebrates its 75th birthday, entries...

ARC to Showcase Cutting-Edge Agricultural Innovations at NAMPO Harvest Day 2025

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is excited to announce...

China Suspends South African Meat Imports Over FMD Outbreaks

China has suspended imports of South African products derived...

Global Exhibitors Set to Shine at NAMPO 2025

NAMPO 2025 is shaping up to be a vibrant,...

FNB Drives Climate-Smart Farming in SA

Agricultural systems have a central role to play in food security, rural development, and the sustainable management of natural resources. As South Africa assumes leadership of the G20 in 2025, it has a...

Safe Food in a Changing World: 2025 Food Safety Summit Gears Up in Johannesburg

The Annual Food Safety Summit, a cornerstone event for South Africa’s food and beverage sector, is set to return on the 3rd and 4th of June 2025 at Focus Rooms in Johannesburg. This...

Orange River Flooding Threatens Northern Cape Agriculture

The Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape is experiencing significant flooding due to substantial releases from the Vaal, Bloemhof, Gariep, and Vanderkloof dams. As of early May 2025, water levels at Upington and surrounding areas are nearing or exceeding peaks last observed during the 2011 floods. The Department of Water and Sanitation reports flows of over 4,800 cubic meters per second in some locations, far above the normal 30 to 50 cumec. These high volumes are a result of dams operating beyond their capacities, forcing increased outflows to manage upstream pressure. At Grootdrink, the river level has reached 6 meters, with floodwalls built after 2011 now under strain. Some...