Supreme Court of Appeal blocks Monsanto’s GMO maize, citing flaws in government safety oversight
A Supreme Court of Appeal decision halts the release of genetically modified maize, pointing to ignored environmental ...
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South African government says it won’t help thousands of illegal miners facing hunger inside closed mine
The miners in the mineshaft in Stilfontein are believed to be suffering from a lack of food, and water after police closed ...
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4,000 miners cut off from supplies in underground standoff over illegal mining in South Africa
Illegal miners — known locally as Zama Zama — are often men from neighboring countries who come to South Africa without the ...
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Helping refugee farmers in South Sudan adapt to climate change
A UNHCR project in South Sudan is building dykes to protect flood-prone farmland in Maban and supporting refugee and local ...
How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa
The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.
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South Africa: Premier Group open to acquisitions after profit jumps 32.4%
The group, which vies for market share with rivals such as Tiger Brands, Pioneer Food and RCL Foods, in June acquired a 30% ...
Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa
Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon ...
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarised countries in the world? No, it’s not – sociologist
South Africa’s government of national unity forged after the 2024 elections refutes the claim that there are two antagonistic ...
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El Niño’s legacy – SA sugar production seen 10% below average this season as KZN remains dry
The sugar-growing areas of Mpumalanga are dry but sugar producers in the province irrigate and have done so this year without the power disruptions of the past. But for the national harvest, that has ...
Trump’s return could threaten global agricultural trade, warns Agbiz
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding potential US tariffs, Sihlobo remained optimistic for South Africa, noting that the ...