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How US tariffs will impact South Africa’s agriculture and automotive sectors

South Africa faces a major export crisis as the U.S. imposes a 30% tariff on its exports starting August 1, 2025. The...

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Sugar News in English

South African sugar growers urge action against unfair trade practices impacting industry

SA Canegrowers chair Higgins Mdluli, re-elected last week, reiterated concerns over the threat of cheap, subsidised sugar imports. He warned that for...

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Sugar News in English

South African sugar growers urge action against unfair trade practices impacting industry

SA Canegrowers has raised fresh concerns over unfair global trade practices threatening South Africa’s sugar industry. Chairman Higgins Mdluli warned that heavily...

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Sugar News in English

BUDGET: South Africa canegrowers welcomes no increase in sugar tax

SA Canegrowers welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision not to raise the sugar tax, citing its harmful impact. Introduced in 2018, the...

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Maize News in English

South Africa white maize down on stronger rand

White maize prices in South Africa fell on Thursday due to a stronger rand and a larger-than-expected crop. March and July 2013...

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Sugar News in English

SA sugarcane farmers face uncertainty as US tariff policies threaten livelihoods

South Africa’s cane growers warn that new U.S. tariffs could gut a vital export lifeline. The United States buys South Africa’s annual...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs

SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke warned that US sugar tariffs threaten South Africa’s sugar industry and rural livelihoods. Despite a temporary...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa Government pledges support for small-scale sugarcane farmers

South Africa’s Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, pledged support for 24,000 black small-scale sugarcane farmers. SA Canegrowers welcomed the commitment, highlighting Sasa’s R1.09...