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Welcome to the first edition of the South African Sugar Journal in 2025 and the last one for the 2024-...
HPL
Industry welcomes sugar tax increase freeze as sector seeks to accelerate diversification
The loud sigh of relief reverberated throughout the sugar industry when Finance Minister Enoch Godogwa...
PARLIAMENT’S COMMITTEE VISIT
Parliament’s committee visits sugar industry to learn more about diversification
Parliament’s (National Assembly’s) Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition conducted an...
empowerment and sustainability of SSGs
Agriculture minister and sugar industry map a way forward for small-scale growers
Sugar industry leaders and small-scale growers (SSGs) held a fruitful meeting with Agriculture Ministe...
EDTEA AND SASA WORK TOGETHER
Edtea and sasa work together to ensure growth of sugar industry
The sugar industry emerged as one of the priority areas at the recent provincial Economic Development ...
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga premier and sugar industry join hands to grow rural economy in the province
The South African sugar industry and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu have committed to working togeth...
AMERICAN FUNDED SUGAR INDUSTRY DETRACTORS
American funded sugar industry detractors playing a dangerous game with rural livelihoods in south afr...
The well-funded US anti-sugar lobby, operating from a position of economic privilege, has failed to gr...
STC
Shukela training centre hosts deputy minister of higher education and training
On 26 February 2025, the award-winning Shukela Training Centre (STC) hosted the Deputy Minister of Hig...
SA CANEGROWERS
Sa canegrowers hikes its profile at international sugar gatherings
South Africa’s cane growers face challenges, but there are remedies, sugar conference hears
SA CANEGROWERS
Sa canegrowers' masterclass promotes industry leadership
The SA Canegrowers’ Board have prioritised succession planning as a strategic goal to secure its ongoi...
B-BBEE
From being retrenched to being entrenched in food catering business, four black chefs cook up a storm ...
They went from being retrenched to being entrenched in the food catering business. This is the story o...
CORONATION OF CHIEF LUSHABA
Sasa delegation among thousands to witness coronation of chief lushaba
It was a day of song, dance, festivities and ululations as Chief Sithembiso Lushaba officially ascende...
Nutrition
Be authentic about fake foods
Understanding how to identify fake food and the associated risks can help you protect yourself and mak...
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World market summary
The New York (NY) No 11 front month contract, March 2025, started the New Year on the wrong side of th...
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from the executive editor
Welcome to this year’s penultimate edition of the South African Sugar Journal, your industry publicati...
sasma
historic moment – woman takes the helm of millers' association!
For the first time ever, in its entire existence of just over 100 years, the South African Sugar Mille...
diversification
sugar industry needs more time to diversify
The sugar industry’s intensive research on product diversification opportunities has shown that two ye...
SUGARCANE FARMER ASSOCIATIONS APPEAL
sugarcane farmer associations appeal to government to scrap sugar tax or extend moratorium on increases to save sector from collapse
The sugar industry’s two grower associations, SA Canegrowers and the South African Farmers Development...
India's diversification
india's diversification journey inspires south africa
The 96th South African Sugar Technologists’ Association (SASTA) Congress has become a crucial platform...
SA CANEGROWERS
it's my time to serve, says newly appointed sa canegrowers' chairman, higgins mdluli
Higgins Mdluli who has taken up the leadership reins at SA Canegrowers, attributes his leadership and ...
SAFDA Agreement
safda reaches an agreement with sa canegrowers on industry transformation interventions funding
The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) farmers embarked on a week-long picketing at...
Federation of SADC Sugar Producers (FSSP)
tanzania rolls out red carpet for sugar conference delegates
Tanzania hosted a highly successful Federation of SADC Sugar Producers (FSSP) Conference in July this ...
agribenchmarking conference
bio-inputs make their mark at spanish agri-benchmarking conference
SA Canegrowers’ representatives attending an annual agribenchmarking conference in Europe say domestic...
SAFDA
safda provides critical support to tornado-affected families in tongaat
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Tongaat, leaving many families homeless and claimin...
DIVERSIFICATION
rural ladies dream big while counting their beans
SA Canegrowers is throwing its weight behind small-scale growers wanting to diversify their sugarcane ...
SAFDA
unity and empowerment: the inspiring journey of kwajobe sugarcane growers
The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) Communications recently had the privilege of...
Partnerships
R1.7 million business training paves the way for young entrepreneurs
SA Canegrowers and the University of Pretoria’s Business Management Department have successfully concl...
NELSON MANDELA DAY
celebrating nelson mandela day in mpumalanga
This year’s Nelson Mandela Day saw the South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) coming to...
SAFDA
safda hosts mthonjaneni sports day
Climate Action
durban business networking session on climate change
Recently, the South African Sugar Association (SASA) hosted the WWF-SA and regional business represent...
Climate Action
sugar delegates unite on climate action at bonsucro world conference
As sugarcane producers at the recent Bonsucro Global Week conference committed themselves to working t...
SA CANEGROWERS
sa canegrowers honours its finance and administration executive olivia finnemore
“We were together at the local club getting ready to watch the rugby on Saturday when the news about O...
FAS
sasri's fertiliser advisory service (fas) celebrating 70 years of service!
This year, SASRI’s Fertiliser Advisory Service (FAS) celebrates 70 years of service to South Africa an...
Nutrition
women’s nutrition is critical for our future
Women’s nutrition profoundly influences the health and development of future generations, shaping not ...
STC
shukela training centre becoming a vital cog in the pilot of the department of basic education three-stream model
Shukela Training Centre (STC) was one of the three institutions appointed by the KZN Department of Bas...
STC
benin learners train at shukela training centre
Highly regarded Shukela Training Centre (STC) continues to spread its wings to other African countries.
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EDTEA AND SASA WORK TOGETHER
Edtea and SASA Work together to Ensure Growth of Sugar Industry
The sugar industry emerged as one of the priority areas at the recent provincial Economic Development Summit, held under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Inclusive Growth and Economic Transformation”.
Read
HPL
Industry Welcomes Sugar Tax increase Freeze As Sector Seeks to Accelerate Diversification
The loud sigh of relief reverberated throughout the sugar industry when Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana, in his much-anticipated Budget Speech on 12 March 2025, decided to keep the devastating sugar tax, formally known as the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), unchanged.
Read
PARLIAMENT’S COMMITTEE VISIT
Parliament’s Committee Visits Sugar Industry to Learn More About Diversification
Parliament’s (National Assembly’s) Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition conducted an oversight visit of the sugar industry on 26 February 2025 to receive, in the main, an update on the diversification efforts of the sector.
Read
empowerment and sustainability of SSGs
Agriculture Minister and Sugar Industry Map A Way forward for Small-scale Growers
Sugar industry leaders and small-scale growers (SSGs) held a fruitful meeting with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen in February at KwaShukela, Mount Edgecombe. The main focus of the meeting was the empowerment and sustainability of SSGs.
Read
EDTEA AND SASA WORK TOGETHER
Edtea and SASA Work together to Ensure Growth of Sugar Industry
The sugar industry emerged as one of the priority areas at the recent provincial Economic Development Summit, held under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Inclusive Growth and Economic Transformation”.
Read
HPL
Industry Welcomes Sugar Tax increase Freeze As Sector Seeks to Accelerate Diversification
The loud sigh of relief reverberated throughout the sugar industry when Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana, in his much-anticipated Budget Speech on 12 March 2025, decided to keep the devastating sugar tax, formally known as the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), unchanged.
Read
PARLIAMENT’S COMMITTEE VISIT
Parliament’s Committee Visits Sugar Industry to Learn More About Diversification
Parliament’s (National Assembly’s) Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition conducted an oversight visit of the sugar industry on 26 February 2025 to receive, in the main, an update on the diversification efforts of the sector.
Read
empowerment and sustainability of SSGs
Agriculture Minister and Sugar Industry Map A Way forward for Small-scale Growers
Sugar industry leaders and small-scale growers (SSGs) held a fruitful meeting with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen in February at KwaShukela, Mount Edgecombe. The main focus of the meeting was the empowerment and sustainability of SSGs.
Read
EDTEA AND SASA WORK TOGETHER
Edtea and SASA Work together to Ensure Growth of Sugar Industry
The sugar industry emerged as one of the priority areas at the recent provincial Economic Development Summit, held under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Inclusive Growth and Economic Transformation”.
Read
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world market
World Market Summary
The New York (NY) No 11 front month contract, March 2025, started the New Year on the wrong side of ...
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Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga Premier and Sugar Industry Join Hands to Grow Rural Economy in The Province
The South African sugar industry and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu have committed to working toge ...
Read
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empowerment and sustainability of SSGs
Agriculture Minister and Sugar Industry Map A Way forward for Small-scale Growers
SA CANEGROWERS
SA Canegrowers' Masterclass Promotes Industry Leadership
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HPL
Industry Welcomes Sugar Tax increase Freeze As Sector Seeks to Accelerate Diversification
The loud sigh of relief reverberated throughout the sugar industry when Finance Minister Enoch Godog ...
Read
PARLIAMENT’S COMMITTEE VISIT
Parliament’s Committee Visits Sugar Industry to Learn More About Diversification
Parliament’s (National Assembly’s) Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition conducted ...
Read
empowerment and sustainability of SSGs
Agriculture Minister and Sugar Industry Map A Way forward for Small-scale Growers
Sugar industry leaders and small-scale growers (SSGs) held a fruitful meeting with Agriculture Minis ...
Read
EDTEA AND SASA WORK TOGETHER
Edtea and SASA Work together to Ensure Growth of Sugar Industry
The sugar industry emerged as one of the priority areas at the recent provincial Economic Developmen ...
Read
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga Premier and Sugar Industry Join Hands to Grow Rural Economy in The Province
The South African sugar industry and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu have committed to working toge ...
Read
AMERICAN FUNDED SUGAR INDUSTRY DETRACTORS
American Funded Sugar Industry Detractors Playing A Dangerous Game With Rural Livelihoods in South Africa!
The well-funded US anti-sugar lobby, operating from a position of economic privilege, has failed to ...
Read
STC
Shukela Training Centre Hosts Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training
On 26 February 2025, the award-winning Shukela Training Centre (STC) hosted the Deputy Minister of H ...
Read
SA CANEGROWERS
SA Canegrowers Hikes Its Profile at International Sugar Gatherings
South Africa’s cane growers face challenges, but there are remedies, sugar conference hears ...
Read
SA CANEGROWERS
SA Canegrowers' Masterclass Promotes Industry Leadership
The SA Canegrowers’ Board have prioritised succession planning as a strategic goal to secure its ong ...
Read
B-BBEE
from Being Retrenched to Being Entrenched in Food Catering Business, Four Black Chefs Cook Up A Storm With Their Culinary Prowess
They went from being retrenched to being entrenched in the food catering business. This is the story ...
Read
CORONATION OF CHIEF LUSHABA
SASA Delegation Among Thousands to Witness Coronation of Chief Lushaba
It was a day of song, dance, festivities and ululations as Chief Sithembiso Lushaba officially ascen ...
Read
Nutrition
Be Authentic About Fake Foods
Understanding how to identify fake food and the associated risks can help you protect yourself and m ...
Read
world market
World Market Summary
The New York (NY) No 11 front month contract, March 2025, started the New Year on the wrong side of ...
Read
weather
Weather Report
WEATHER REPORT ...
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agent sneakpeaks
Agent Sneakpeeks
AGENT SNEAK PEEKS Snapshots of sugar industry people out and about ...
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