WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South Africa's ongoing (FMD) crisis has indeed created a stark divide within the agricultural sector. 1st February 2026
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South Africa's ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis has indeed created a stark divide within the agricultural sector, pitting advocates for private-sector involvement against the government's insistence on centralised control.
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As the deadline approaches for Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen to respond to a formal letter of demand from the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai), Sakeliga, and Free State Agriculture, the threat of a court case over foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine procurement looms large.
VIEWPOINT-The World Bank's assessments and reports on South Africa 27th January 2026
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The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has welcomed the World Bank's latest economic outlook for South Africa, which projects GDP growth rising to 1.4% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The high Gold price and the The World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest Global Risks Report
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The gold price has surged to record highs of around $4,800–$4,900 per ounce in late January 2026, with many analysts forecasting it could climb to $5,000 or even $5,400 later this year.
VIEWPOINT- Why Are So Many People Gluten Intolerant? Is It Because of GMO Wheat, Pesticides,
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Gluten intolerance (non-celiac gluten sensitivity) and celiac disease have risen sharply in many Western countries over the past 30–40 years. People often blame modern wheat farming — especially GMO wheat, glyphosate (Roundup), or pesticides — but the reality is more complicated.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s Fading Global Credibility at Davos 2026: A Nation in Crisis Mode
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As the World Economic Forum annual meeting opens in Davos on 20 January 2026, South Africa arrives with what officials call a “relatively positive story” — fiscal milestones, grey-list removals (FATF and EU), an S&P credit upgrade, and improved Eskom power reliability.
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