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South Africa's economic and agricultural landscape in early 2026 shows a mix of easing pressures and persistent challenges. National consumer inflation fell slightly to 3.5% in January from 3.6% in December, according to Stats SA, with food inflation holding steady at 4.4% for a third month. Several staples became more affordable year-on-year: cereal products slowed sharply to 0.6% (white rice remained in deep deflation at -11.0% for 11 months, maize meal eased to 2.6%), oils and fats softened to 4.0% (olive oil -7.9%, butter -0.7%), and the milk, dairy and eggs category turned mildly deflationary at -0.5% (eggs dropped 7.6%, with a six-egg tray averaging R22.90 in January, well below the December 2023 peak of R25.85). Meat prices, however, continued to surge, accelerating to 13.5% annual inflation—the highest since late 2017—largely due to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak disrupting supply. Beef led the CPI basket with steak at 31.2%, stewing beef 30.3%, mince 28.0% and offal 17.2%, while pork jumped to 19.5%, keeping upward pressure on household food baskets, especially in Johannesburg (still the most expensive major metro for groceries) and now Durban (overtaking Cape Town as second-most expensive).
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South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Weekly Agriculture News Summary 4th March 2026
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (particularly the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz), fertilizer supply fears and price spikes ahead of Northern Hemisphere spring planting, commodity market volatility with grains and soybeans rallying on uncertainty, drought spread in key growing regions, U.S. farm bill progress, trade policy shifts including tariffs, and broader economic pressures like stagflation and input costs.
- Iran Conflict Sparks Global Rush for Critical Fertilizers as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Supplies
- Spring Fertilizer Supply Fears Grow as War Chokes Key Shipping Route
- Farmers Face Soaring Fertiliser Prices from Middle East War Blocking Exports
- Expanding Iran Conflict Threatens Brazil Grain Exports and Fertilizer Imports
- Urea Prices Jump $60–$80/Ton Amid Hormuz Closure, Impacting One-Third of Global Fertilizer Trade
- Global Food Shortage Fears Rise with Fertilizer Movement Halted Ahead of Planting Season
- Grain and Soybean Futures Surge on Deepening U.S.-Iran Tensions and Commodities Rally
- Wheat Futures Edge Higher as US–Iran Tensions and Dry Weather in Southern Plains Dominate
- European Natural Gas Prices Soar Nearly 40% on LNG Supply Risks from Middle East Escalation
- Drought Conditions Spread in U.S. Growing Areas, Adding Pressure to Winter Wheat and Spring Crops
- House Agriculture Committee Advances 2026 Farm Bill with Bipartisan 34-17 Vote
- USDA Outlines Five Priorities: Deregulation, Trade Deals, and More at Commodity Classic
- 2026 Crop Insurance Prices Favor Soybeans Over Corn, Signaling Potential Acreage Shift
- U.S. Ag Exports Projected to Decline in 2026 Amid Trade Uncertainty and Competition from Brazil
- Global Wheat Production Expected to Decline Nearly 3% in 2026 Due to Lower Prices Curbing Plantings
- Brazil's 2025/26 Soybean Harvest Estimate Hiked to 183.1 Million Tons Amid Crop Tour
- Agroconsult Raises Brazil Soybean Outlook as Harvest Underway Despite Late-Season Weather Issues
- FAO Slightly Raises Global Grain Estimate, But Stocks Projected at 940.5 Million Tons
- Trump Administration Plans to Raise Global Tariffs to 15%, Impacting Ag Trade Flows
- Judge Orders Billions in IEEPA Tariff Refunds for Importers, Adding Trade Policy Uncertainty
- Middle East War Driving Up Global Inflation, Hitting Oil, Gas, and Distribution Costs
- QatarEnergy Halts LNG Production After Iranian Strikes, Tightening Europe’s Gas Supplies
- Agroindustry Stagflation Continues into 2026 with Overproduction and Flat Demand
- Input Prices Likely Flat to Increasing as Suppliers Compete for Farm Purchases
- Weather Uncertainty and Global Markets Shape 2026 Planting Outlook in Texas and Midwest
- Slowing Global Demand and Rising Production Tighten Economic Outlook for Agriculture
- MSU Awarded $850K from DARPA for Global Ag Security and Early Threat Detection Network
- Council Adopts Rules to Combat Cross-Border Unfair Trading Practices in Agrifood Sector
- Pioneer Celebrates 100 Years of Agricultural Innovation with Year-Long Events
- Precision Agriculture Becomes Default as Tech Adoption Accelerates Where Value Proven
- AI and Generative AI Emerge as Field-Ready Partners for Farmers in 2026
- Carbon Credits Shift from Theory to Revenue Stream in Farming Trends
- Legacy Equipment Problems Highlighted as Critical Weak Point for 2026 Operations
- Regulation and Global Competition Tighten Squeeze on Farmers Worldwide
- Australian Agriculture Hits Record $101.4 Billion Gross Value in 2025-26 Before Easing
- Livestock Product Value Forecast to Fall 8% in Australia Due to Lower Prices and Volumes
- China Aims to Boost Grain Production Capacity to 725 Million Tons by 2030 via Tech and Soil Gains
- South American Safrinha Corn Planting Progress Lags Slightly Amid Weather Concerns
- March WASDE Report Looms as Geopolitical Storm Overshadows USDA Data Expectations
- Prospective Plantings Report and China Trade Meeting Set to Inject Volatility
- Soybean Prices May Strengthen in 2026 Due to Competitive Returns and Trade Positioning
- Biofuel Policy, Fertilizer Shortages, and Acreage Shifts to Shape 2026 Margins
- EPA Rules and Tight Inputs Warned to Tighten Farm Margins Further
- Global Agricultural Markets Stabilize with Prices Slipping 2% Amid Balanced Risks
- Extreme Weather, Trade Tensions, and Higher Input Costs Pose Upside Risks to Prices
- Softer Biofuel Demand and Slower Growth Could Pressure Prices Downward
- U.S. Farmers Navigate Drought, High Costs, and Shifting Commodity Prices for 2026
- Peanut Farmers Struggle with Breakeven Expenses, Drought, and Low Contract Offers
- Stable Cotton Prices Challenge U.S. Farmers in Competitive Global Market
- Upgrading Old Planters Beats Buying New in Tight Economy, Saving Up to 70% on Efficiency Gains
These headlines draw from ongoing developments in commodity markets, geopolitics, policy, weather, and technology shaping agriculture worldwide right now. The Middle East conflict remains the overriding driver of volatility and input concerns as planting ramps up in the north. Let me know if you'd like deeper details on any specific trend!
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Inwoners van die Zambezi-streek word gewaarsku teen dreigende oorstromings aangesien die watervlak van die Zambezi-rivier 6,3 meter bereik het.
An opinion piece from The Common Sense argues that President Ramaphosa, his government, and the Democratic Alliance (DA) must urgently dismiss Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to preserve their credibility amid his mishandling of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis, which has spread nationwide due to his slow response and disregard for expert advice as early as June 2025.
'n Gemsbok het vir 3,1 miljoen Namibiese dollar gegaan, terwyl 'n koedoebul 'n rekordprys van 4,5 miljoen bereik het. Die koedoebul uit die Gobabis-gebied het met 'n horinglengte van 68 duim, meer as 1,7 meter vorige rekords verpletter.
The South African table grape export season for 2025/26 continues to perform robustly, with SATI reporting that 76 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalents) had been inspected for export up to week 8, a 6% increase year-on-year from 71.73 million cartons in the same period last season.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank gaan sy risiko-scenario hersien weens die konflik in die Midde-Ooste, die hoër olieprys en die stand van die rand. Dit kan 'n invloed op die bank se monetêre beleid vir die res van die jaar hê.
The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has urged South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture to immediately deregister and ban glyphosate, together with glyphosate-tolerant GM crops, after independent lab tests detected glyphosate and its metabolite AMPA in four everyday foods: Impala special maize meal, Snowflake wheat flour, Sasko premium white bread, and Cerelac baby cereal.
In the last three weeks (covering mid-February to early March 2026), Eskom spent R92.7 million on diesel-powered open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) generation from two independent power producer (IPP) plants — the 670MW Avon facility in KwaZulu-Natal and the 335MW Dedisa plant in the Eastern Cape —
Much commentary is amplifying a $200 Brent crude oil price as a potential base case amid the escalating Iran crisis, but this figure is likely a deliberate signalling tool to heighten deterrence and market fear rather than a realistic central forecast.
Research published in Nature by an international team, including Prof. Marcel van der Heijden from Agroscope and the University of Zürich, shows that pesticide residues are widespread in European soils and have a major impact on soil biodiversity
Die minister van landbou, John Steenhuisen, sê grootskaalse bek-en-klouseer-inentings regoor die land sal help om die internasionale rooivleismarkte oop te stel. Hy het gepraat tydens 'n inentingsveldtog in Magagula Heights in Ekurhuleni.
The same pattern as during COVID, when hand sanitizers and disinfectants shot up in price as companies cashed in on panic and shortages, even though plain soap and water often worked just as well.
Die minister van Landbou sê die 2025-bek-en-klouseer uitbreking het die uitvoerbedryf miljarde rande in verlore inkomste gekos weens 'n verbod wat lande soos China ingestel het:
Wheat growers in the 2025-26 season dealt with high input costs and low prices, prompting calls for higher import tariffs to ease profitability pressure. Table grape exporters suffered from Cape Town port inefficiencies late 2025 into early 2026, causing major losses. Citrus faced U.S. tariff hurdles but gained relief with rates dropping to 10%.
Die oorlog in die Midde-Ooste is besig om globale ekonomiese gevolge te hê weens die stygende olieprys en, nader aan die huis, die Suid-Afrikaanse rand wat erg verswak het teen die Amerikaanse dollar.
The latest Braai Index for February 2026, compiled monthly by BusinessTech using real pricing data from the Pietermaritzburg Equity Justice and Dignity (PMBEJD) group, shows South Africa's classic braai basket inflation continuing to rise year-on-year.
Die Departement van Landbou het ’n positiewe stap geneem met die South African Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan, algemene riglyne vir vinnige respons en effektiewe beheer van noodplantplae, waar insette van bedrywe ingewin is vir spesifieke kwessies soos saad- teenoor vars vrugte-invoer.
South Africa has secured $350 million (about R5.8 billion) from the World Bank to establish a Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV), hosted by the state-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). This facility aims to de-risk private investment in infrastructure, starting with a major push to expand the country's power transmission grid.
Ons span was die afgelope paar weke in die somerreënvalgebied – klink of die laaste paar weke se swaar reën 'n groot verskil gemaak het in dele van die Vrystaat, Mpumalanga, Noordwes en selfs dele van Gauteng.
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 3 358,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-09 |
4.45 % |
R 3 215,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 502,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-09 |
3.88 % |
R 3 371,20 |
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Soybeans |
R 7 160,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-09 |
4.45 % |
R 6 855,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 9 590,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-09 |
3.56 % |
R 9 260,00 |
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Wheat |
R 6 145,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-09 |
3.29 % |
R 5 949,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 316,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-06 |
1.22 % |
R 4 264,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 23 701,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-06 |
4.36 % |
R 22 710,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 9 240,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-06 |
-0.75 % |
R 9 310,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 166,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-06 |
0.08 % |
R 11 157,00 |
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Chop |
R 2 250,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-06 |
3.45 % |
R 2 175,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 300,00 |
per Ton |
2026-03-06 |
0.00 % |
R 3 300,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 9,58 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
28.25 % |
R 7,47 |
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Apples |
R 10,24 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-3.03 % |
R 10,56 |
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Oranges |
R 9,39 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-28.65 % |
R 13,16 |
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Avocados |
R 12,50 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
1.71 % |
R 12,29 |
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Grapes |
R 21,40 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
5.16 % |
R 20,35 |
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Mangos |
R 12,98 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
6.13 % |
R 12,23 |
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Pears |
R 8,43 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
6.31 % |
R 7,93 |
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Pineapples |
R 12,77 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-0.55 % |
R 12,84 |
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Peaches |
R 15,54 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-14.47 % |
R 18,17 |
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Lemons |
R 8,22 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-8.36 % |
R 8,97 |
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Nectarines |
R 17,02 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
10.02 % |
R 15,47 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 8,47 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-24.44 % |
R 11,21 |
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Blueberries |
R 366,34 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
19.54 % |
R 306,47 |
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Grapefruits |
R 10,44 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-4.66 % |
R 10,95 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Potatoes |
R 46,23 |
per 10Kg |
2026-03-06 |
4.22 % |
R 44,36 |
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Tomatoes |
R 12,11 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
26.41 % |
R 9,58 |
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Carrots |
R 5,40 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
7.57 % |
R 5,02 |
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Onions |
R 63,53 |
per 10Kg |
2026-03-06 |
24.79 % |
R 50,91 |
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Cabbage |
R 3,84 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
10.98 % |
R 3,46 |
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Garlic |
R 51,54 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
15.59 % |
R 44,59 |
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Spinach |
R 4,84 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-1.63 % |
R 4,92 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 4,73 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-6.52 % |
R 5,06 |
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Peppers |
R 17,92 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
25.14 % |
R 14,32 |
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Chillies |
R 9,62 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
25.26 % |
R 7,68 |
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Pumpkins |
R 1,82 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-33.58 % |
R 2,74 |
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Mushrooms |
R 78,77 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-6.96 % |
R 84,66 |
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Butternuts |
R 4,67 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
9.37 % |
R 4,27 |
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Green beans |
R 24,22 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
5.35 % |
R 22,99 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 93,60 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-1.68 % |
R 95,20 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 47,37 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-0.50 % |
R 47,61 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 81,80 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-0.97 % |
R 82,60 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 76,40 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-0.52 % |
R 76,80 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 73,40 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-0.81 % |
R 74,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 244,00 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
6.55 % |
R 229,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 258,00 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
2.79 % |
R 251,00 |
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Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 405,48 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
6.39 % |
R 381,13 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 61,80 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.00 % |
R 61,80 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 40,64 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.47 % |
R 40,45 |
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 57,80 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-1.20 % |
R 58,50 |
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Beef B2/3 |
R 54,80 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
-0.36 % |
R 55,00 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 53,60 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.19 % |
R 53,50 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 53,14 |
per kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.47 % |
R 52,89 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 52,99 |
per kg |
2026-03-06 |
7.03 % |
R 49,51 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 37,37 |
per kg |
2026-03-06 |
6.65 % |
R 35,04 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 42,64 |
per kg |
2026-03-06 |
25.71 % |
R 33,92 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 35,35 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.37 % |
R 35,22 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 39,64 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.63 % |
R 39,39 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 35,50 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
0.00 % |
R 35,50 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 41,62 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
2.54 % |
R 40,59 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 41,14 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
2.08 % |
R 40,30 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 32,69 |
per Kg |
2026-03-06 |
2.44 % |
R 31,91 |
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This is CRA MEDIA .
The awards are presented across five tiers—Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and the ultimate Icon Award.
The Icon distinction represents a wine list of true international stature and stands as the pinnacle of wine presentation in South Africa. The criteria and categories align with global trends, reflecting Diners Club’s commitment to service excellence within hospitality and tourism.
Icon winners
The 2025 judging panel—a collective of wine, food, and hospitality experts—awarded Icon status to four restaurants: three in Gauteng (Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate, Pretoria; Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar, Fourways; Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Sandton) and one in the Western Cape (Rooi at the One & Only, Cape Town).
The Icon Award is reserved for restaurants that meet all Diamond criteria, offer extensive international selections, and have dedicated full-time sommeliers.
Other award winners
Seventeen restaurants achieved Diamond status, eight received Platinum awards, twenty-two were recognised with Gold, and three earned Silver. The awards highlight a mix of urban and regional establishments, demonstrating excellence in wine presentation nationwide.
Selected provincial winners:
Gauteng
• Diamond: Signature Restaurant (Sandton), Keystone Bistro (Melrose), Brasserie de Paris (Pretoria), Geet Indian Restaurant (Pretoria)
• Platinum: The Blue Train, The Forum Company, Tony’s Spaghetti Grill (Randburg), Balata (Randburg), The Connexions at Misty Hills Country Hotel (Muldersdrift)
Western Cape
• Diamond: Bientang’s Cave (Hermanus)
• Platinum: Swartberg Country Manor (Oudtshoorn)
• Icon: Rooi at the One & Only, Cape Town
Other provincial winners were recognised across KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, the North West, the Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, reflecting the geographic spread of excellence in wine lists nationwide.
The judging panel evaluated entries based on curation, diversity, reserve and vintage offerings, and the presence of trained sommeliers, ensuring a rigorous and credible assessment of South Africa’s best wine lists.
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— National Department of Agriculture (@DOAgov_ZA) March 10, 2026
Minister John Steenhuisen reponds to StopLiveExportSA's open letter about the suspension and permanent prohibition of live animal export.#GovZAUpdates @GCISMedia @GovernmentZA @jsteenhuisen pic.twitter.com/eNVuyiSOJz
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— National Department of Agriculture (@DOAgov_ZA) March 12, 2026
Minister John Steenhuisen has reassured farmers that government will cover the cost of the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, while cautioning against misinformation circulating in the sector.
Government remains committed to curbing the FMD outbreak and urges… pic.twitter.com/89ZRTzyxft
