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Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa sê Suid-Afrika gaan voort met sy onderhandelings met Amerika oor dié land se 30%-handelstarief wat op 1 Augustus in werking tree. “Ons verwelkom die verbintenis van die Amerikaanse regering dat die 30%-tarief ná afloop van die onderhandelings onderhewig aan wysigings is,” lui die verklaring wat ook op sosiale media uitgereik is. Volgens Ramaphosa is die tarief gegrond op ’n betwiste interpretasie van die handelsbalans tussen Suid-Afrika en Amerika, wat deel is van die kwessies wat die twee lande se onderhandelingspanne tans bespreek. Hy sê Suid-Afrika se siening is dat die wederkerige tarief van 30% nie ’n akkurate voorstelling van die beskikbare handelsdata is nie.
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- Global Climate Tipping Points: Nearly 200 delegates at the Global Tipping Points Conference in Exeter urged world leaders to act urgently to prevent catastrophic climate tipping points, as global warming nears 1.5°C. Risks include collapsing tropical coral reefs (already underway, affecting millions), potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) failure threatening food and water security, and Amazon rainforest dieback from climate change and deforestation.
- South Africa’s Tourism Monitors Programme Controversy: The South African Department of Tourism is probing allegations of irregularities in its R174.5 million Tourism Monitors Programme, aimed at improving tourism safety and youth employment. The issue involves a R2.86 million tender awarded to MMC Business Solutions JV Siva Security Services for KwaZulu-Natal’s Ezemvelo Nature Reserve. Initially disqualified for lacking a local office, MMC was reinstated after the requirement was deemed discriminatory, raising concerns of manipulation and favoritism.
- Youth Embrace Agriculture: South African youth are increasingly choosing agriculture as a rewarding career, driven by its potential for food production and economic growth. Supported by education, skills development, and networking through university programs, expos, and initiatives like the Agricultural Youth Fund and Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development (YARD), young farmers are professionalizing the sector, viewing it as a viable business opportunity rather than a last resort.
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- ID-Scan se Anti-veediefstal App: Die Suid-Afrikaanse tegnologiemaatskappy ID-Scan het 'n slimfoon-app ontwikkel om veediefstal te bekamp deur die unieke snoetpatrone van beeste, soortgelyk aan vingerafdrukke, te skandeer. Die app stoor data, insluitend GPS-koördinate en eienaarskapsinligting, in die wolk, en is knoeibestand in vergelyking met tradisionele metodes soos oormerkies, mikroskyfies, tatoeëermerke of brandmerke, wat maklik verwyder kan word. Die tegnologie, gebaseerd op die bewese uniekheid van snoetpatrone (1922 vasgestel), is vinniger en praktieser as die ink-en-papier-metodes wat in Japan vir Kobe- en Wagyu-beeste gebruik word.
- AfriForum se VSA-veldtog en ANC-kritiek: AfriForum se veldtog in die VSA om Afrikaners se belange te bepleit is deur die ANC as onpatrioties en skadelik vir Suid-Afrika se beeld gekritiseer, aangesien dit verdeeldheid sou saai. ’n Afvaardiging, insluitend Theo de Jager (Saai), Corné Mulder (VF Plus), en Gerhard Papenfus (Neasa), het ’n “opbouende” vergadering met Withuis-amptenare gehad om voorwaardes vir normale bilaterale bande te bespreek. Dit sluit in die klassifikasie van plaasaanvalle as prioriteitsmisdaad, veroordeling van “Kill the Boer”, geen grondonteiening sonder vergoeding, en kwytskelding van swart ekonomiese bemagtiging-vereistes. Die afvaardiging belowe om hierdie voorwaardes deursigtig aan die Suid-Afrikaanse regering en publiek oor te dra. Manie is skepties oor die veldtog se impak, vergelyk dit met ’n vrugtelose klagte, maar sal sy siening heroorweeg indien resultate volg.
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Die Senwes-groep, 'n gediversifiseerde landboumaatskappy met hoofkantoor in Klerksdorp, het sy finansiële resultate vir die jaar tot April 2025 bekendgemaak. Ten spyte van uitdagings soos droogte, hoë rentekoerse en infrastruktuurbeperkings, het die groep sy derde beste finansiële prestasie gelewer. Wins ná belasting was R645 miljoen, 24,6% laer as die vorige jaar se R855 miljoen, hoofsaaklik as gevolg van 'n 32,8% afname in graanvolumes in Noordwes en Vrystaat weens droogte en lae mieliekwaliteit. Omset het egter met 5,3% tot R14,68 miljard gestyg.
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South Africa (06 July 2025) – Favourable weather, better vineyard practices, and a strategic shift toward premium wine styles have delivered one of South Africa’s best harvests in years—1.244 million tons in 2025, up 11% from 2024. Despite a long-term decline in vineyard area, projections from various sector analysts confirm the sector is on a rise and it remains globally competitive. READ MORE
The African National Congress (ANC)maybe remains in denial about the United States’ conditions for normalizing bilateral trade and diplomatic relations,rather opting instead to prioritize business with BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). This stance stems from the ANC’s unwavering commitment to policies like Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), land reform, and other ideological priorities that conflict with the U.S.’s stipulated terms. READ MORE
Worryingly, the government has not communicated a systematic strategy for dealing with the U.S. tariff fallout. The meeting in Washington that took place in May 2025 was a step in the right direction, but there is a need to roll up one's sleeves and act in a business-unusual manner. READ MORE
Professor Johann Kirsten, the Director of the Bureau for Economic Research at Stellenbosch University said that although the number may look heartening, given that it is close to the 30% target set out in the National Development Plan, the issue of concern is that the state is now a major owner of agricultural land with more than 2.5 million hectares. READ MORE
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Five thoughts on the latest round of US tariffs:
So far, quite asymmetric. As the chart below shows, most of the countries are quite small in the US import mix, apart from Japan and Korea. The biggest source of US imports is the EU, China, Mexico, Canada and increasingly, Vietnam. These are the most important deals from the point of view of the US economy and the ones the market will focus on.
The muted market response suggests that nobody believes this is the end of the story. There will be ongoing negotiations, deals, postponed deadlines, additional tariff threats, shifting goalposts etc. These will probably wax and wane with market sentiment and the performance of the US economy. Recently, the S&P500 has been on a tear and the US economy seems resilient – this probably emboldened Trump to pull out a big stick again. As the US economy weakens, his appetite for deal-making will probably increase.
The above notwithstanding, the most extreme left-tail outcomes will probably be avoided, i.e. 145% tariffs on China and section 899 “revenge taxes.” Markets have short-attention spans, and will probably move on eventually. Other countries will continue to prioritize trade among themselves and try to diversify away from the US.
This includes South Africa. 30% tariffs are a blow (assuming this is where they land) especially for farmers and the automotive industry. About 7% of SA exports go to the US. Unlike for some other countries, this is not a recession-inducing threat.
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 4 710,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-07 |
0.00 % |
R 4 710,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 4 128,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-07 |
0.00 % |
R 4 128,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 7 290,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-07 |
0.00 % |
R 7 290,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 9 520,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-07 |
0.00 % |
R 9 520,00 |
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Wheat |
R 6 450,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-07 |
0.00 % |
R 6 450,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 354,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-04 |
-2.14 % |
R 4 449,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 23 992,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-04 |
-2.08 % |
R 24 501,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 9 910,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-04 |
-0.20 % |
R 9 930,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 091,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-04 |
0.35 % |
R 11 052,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 4 200,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-04 |
0.00 % |
R 4 200,00 |
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Chop |
R 3 400,00 |
per Ton |
2025-07-04 |
13.33 % |
R 3 000,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 5,98 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
8.33 % |
R 5,52 |
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Apples |
R 9,17 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.77 % |
R 9,10 |
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Oranges |
R 4,43 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
6.75 % |
R 4,15 |
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Avocados |
R 15,73 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
1.68 % |
R 15,47 |
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Grapes |
R 50,47 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-18.31 % |
R 61,78 |
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Mangos |
R 35,99 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-43.21 % |
R 63,37 |
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Pears |
R 9,09 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
2.13 % |
R 8,90 |
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Pineapples |
R 9,42 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
4.55 % |
R 9,01 |
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Peaches |
R 30,79 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-5.87 % |
R 32,71 |
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Lemons |
R 5,01 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-9.89 % |
R 5,56 |
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Nectarines |
R 106,10 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-18.57 % |
R 130,29 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 7,03 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
4.77 % |
R 6,71 |
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Blueberries |
R 90,06 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-32.23 % |
R 132,90 |
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Grapefruits |
R 5,03 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
20.33 % |
R 4,18 |
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Potatoes |
R 52,61 |
per 10Kg |
2025-07-04 |
3.71 % |
R 50,73 |
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Tomatoes |
R 13,16 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
30.95 % |
R 10,05 |
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Carrots |
R 5,82 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-6.88 % |
R 6,25 |
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Onions |
R 70,82 |
per 10Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-7.74 % |
R 76,76 |
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Cabbage |
R 3,04 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
4.47 % |
R 2,91 |
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Garlic |
R 67,98 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
4.88 % |
R 64,82 |
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Spinach |
R 4,21 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-1.86 % |
R 4,29 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 4,70 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-1.88 % |
R 4,79 |
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Peppers |
R 21,69 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
18.14 % |
R 18,36 |
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Chillies |
R 11,22 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
13.91 % |
R 9,85 |
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Pumpkins |
R 3,43 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
9.58 % |
R 3,13 |
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Mushrooms |
R 87,75 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
1.09 % |
R 86,80 |
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Butternuts |
R 5,79 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-0.69 % |
R 5,83 |
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Green beans |
R 17,11 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
28.36 % |
R 13,33 |
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Price |
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Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 104,41 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
-0.68 % |
R 105,12 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 48,94 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
1.51 % |
R 48,21 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 83,43 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
-0.58 % |
R 83,92 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 72,46 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
1.13 % |
R 71,65 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 74,10 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
5.68 % |
R 70,12 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 168,00 |
per Kg |
2025-06-13 |
0.60 % |
R 167,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 180,00 |
per Kg |
2025-06-13 |
1.12 % |
R 178,00 |
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Mohair |
R 376,42 |
per Kg |
2025-06-13 |
-2.00 % |
R 384,10 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 80,74 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
-0.22 % |
R 80,92 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 35,72 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.65 % |
R 35,49 |
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 73,78 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
-2.12 % |
R 75,38 |
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Beef B2/3 |
R 58,74 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
-2.55 % |
R 60,28 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 58,81 |
per Kg |
2025-06-27 |
-2.29 % |
R 60,19 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 62,68 |
per kg |
2025-07-04 |
-6.67 % |
R 67,16 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 61,28 |
per kg |
2025-07-04 |
6.98 % |
R 57,28 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 54,72 |
per kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.81 % |
R 54,28 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 56,20 |
per kg |
2025-07-04 |
2.01 % |
R 55,09 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 34,68 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-0.26 % |
R 34,77 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 39,01 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
-0.36 % |
R 39,15 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 35,05 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.00 % |
R 35,05 |
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Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 34,02 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.47 % |
R 33,86 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 33,55 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.57 % |
R 33,36 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 26,58 |
per Kg |
2025-07-04 |
0.76 % |
R 26,38 |
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