When most South Africans think of Oudtshoorn, they think of wide skies, dry Karoo landscapes, and the proud history of ostrich farming that has made the...
South Africa’s winemakers are facing a bitter harvest and not because of the grapes. The US has slapped a hefty 30% tariff on South African agricultural...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has set his sights on Japan to help shield South Africa’s economy from the shockwaves of newly imposed US tariffs. With Washington slapping...
Local farmers call for fair trade as America’s new import costs squeeze margins For many South Africans, Rooibos is more than a tea, it’s part of our...
How South Africa is navigating Washington’s 30% tariff hike When the United States slapped a 30% tariff on South African goods on 7 August, the first...
For months, South Africans have been wincing at the cost of their morning cappuccino. Coffee prices have been climbing relentlessly, with inflation in the beverage category...
A boom in the storm At first glance, South Africa’s agricultural sector seems to be having a dream year. Fresh trade data shows that exports to...
Export boom in uncertain times South Africa’s farmers are celebrating a bumper quarter of exports to the United States, even as clouds gather over the country’s...
Tariffs and cheap imports threaten local livelihoods South African sugarcane growers are sounding the alarm as a 30% US tariff on local goods, imposed by former...
A fragile boost for South Africa’s economy South Africans will soon get a rare dose of positive economic news. Analysts expect the country’s second-quarter GDP figures,...