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From the executive editor

Welcome to this bumper edition of the South African Sugar Journal – a 72-page read! Our lead article i...

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South African Sugarcane Research Institute turns 100

The world-class South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) celebrated its centenary in July, a...

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SASRI centenary keynote speaker

Proof is in the pudding: no sugarcoating when we measure what we treasure

The sugar industry has benefited from decades of research, away from the blood-soaked legacy of the su...

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Sugar Industry Trust Fund for education diamond jubilee graduation

Time really does flies when you are driving positive change and transforming lives! This is the theme ...

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Sugar industry ambassador who lit the way for shining SITFE star

Meet Skhumbuzo Kunene! Had it not been for him, the now Denmark-based budding farmer Zipho Ngema woul...

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Shukela Training Centre

Shukela Training Centre graduation ceremony – a celebration of excellence and achievement

Recently, the Shukela Training Centre (STC) hosted a grand graduation ceremony, marking a significant ...

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Sugar Industry Women

Sugar Industry salutes imbokodo (women) for their role in ensuring sustainability of the sector

The Women’s Month (August) is upon us! This month, we celebrate brave and phenomenal women who marched...

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Empowering Youth

Sugar Industry empowers Mpumalanga youth to become successful entrepreneurs

The collaboration between the South African Sugar Association (SASA) and RCL FOODS is turning the tide...

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Unlocking Youth Potential

Unlocking sugar industry's massive youth employment potential

In the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, a quiet crisis is unfolding. It has nothing to do with what som...

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SAFDA to celebrate its 10th anniversary: a decade of empowerment and transformation

“Do for self or suffer the consequences,” declared American religious leader Louis Farrakhan, a powerf...

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Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso officially opens Noodsberg FPSU

The agricultural sector in KwaZulu-Natal has received a significant boost with the official opening of...

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SA Canegrowers annual roadshow a massive success

The SA Canegrowers’ leadership and top management have concluded the organisation’s annual roadshow, v...

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SA Canegrowers elects new leaders - warns of sugar imports

Annual sugarcane grower gathering expresses concern over increased cheap imports and the impact on emp...

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SA Canegrowers funded ablution facilities restore dignity to rural school children

Funding provided by SA Canegrowers has seen the construction of ablution facilities at a Southern KwaZ...

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M10 farming enterprise celebrates transformative development with safda and departmental support

On a momentous occasion for the sugarcane farming community in KwaZulu-Natal, M10 Farming Enterprise m...

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small-scale growers

Empowering small-scale growers: using simple soil data for better sugarcane yields

For small-scale growers (SSGs), maximising yield potential is crucial for their livelihoods and the su...

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RCL Foods' sustainable land reform through partnership

RCL FOODS has a powerful and well-established economic development model in our Sugar agricultural bus...

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Shukela Training Centre hosts MEC for public works and infrastructure in KZN

The award-winning Shukela Training Centre (STC) recently hosted the MEC for Public Works and Infrastru...

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Diversification

Accelerating diversification in South Africa's sugar industry: the strategic role of green and climat...

South Africa's sugar industry, integral to the rural economies of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, contin...

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Countdown to the 97th SASTA congress

The 97th Congress of the South African Sugar Technologists' Association (SASTA; https://sasta.co.za) i...

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Liesel kassier to deliver keynote address at 97th SASTA congress

Liesel Kassier is the Metair Academic Head of Sustainable Manufacturing at the Toyota Wessels Institut...

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SASTA 2025 congress overview and draft programme

The Congress will commence with a welcome address from the SASTA President, Dr Muhammad Kadwa, followe...

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comrades marathon

Sugar industry superheroes conquer comrades marathon

It is dubbed “The Ultimate Human Race”! The Comrades Marathon is like no other. Completing it takes mo...

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Illovo Sugar South Africa

Illovo Sugar South Africa is tranforming ash into opportunity

Across our ISSA businesses, we are committed to maximising efficiency and sustainability by understand...

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Education through sanitary pads donation

Illovo Sugar South Africa (ISSA), in partnership with the Imbumba Foundation, honoured its 2024 commit...

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Sugar Industry Trust Fund for education drives early childhood development (ecd)

The Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education (SITFE) remains committed to driving positive change in ed...

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Selati Cup – a beacon of hope and talent in Nkomazi

As the 16th edition of the Selati Cup kicked off, the excitement in Nkomazi was palpable. This annual ...

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Eating sugar does not cause wrinkles: debunking the myth

The idea that the sugar in our diet causes wrinkles has become a popular belief in health and beauty c...

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Exciting new accredited agricultural courses at shukela training centre

As the landscape of agriculture continues to evolve rapidly, Shukela Training Centre (STC) is committe...

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World market summary

The second quarter of 2025, saw the New York (NY) No 11 market experience significant price pressure, ...

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South African Sugar Journal / edition: july-oct-2024

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from the executive editor

Welcome to this year’s penultimate edition of the South African Sugar Journal, your industry publicati...

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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...

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diversification

sugar industry needs more time to diversify

The sugar industry’s intensive research on product diversification opportunities has shown that two ye...

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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...

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India's diversification

india's diversification journey inspires south africa

The 96th South African Sugar Technologists’ Association (SASTA) Congress has become a crucial platform...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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agribenchmarking conference

bio-inputs make their mark at spanish agri-benchmarking conference

SA Canegrowers’ representatives attending an annual agribenchmarking conference in Europe say domestic...

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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...

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DIVERSIFICATION

rural ladies dream big while counting their beans

SA Canegrowers is throwing its weight behind small-scale growers wanting to diversify their sugarcane ...

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unity and empowerment: the inspiring journey of kwajobe sugarcane growers

The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) Communications recently had the privilege of...

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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...

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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...

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safda hosts mthonjaneni sports day

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durban business networking session on climate change

Recently, the South African Sugar Association (SASA) hosted the WWF-SA and regional business represent...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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women’s nutrition is critical for our future

Women’s nutrition profoundly influences the health and development of future generations, shaping not ...

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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...

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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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world market summary

The New York (NY) No 11 front month contract, October 2024, has experienced a rather volatile trading ...

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agent sneakpeeks

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The South African Sugar Association leadership and management... led by Chairperson Fay Mukaddam a...

AGENT SNEAK PEEKS

Snapshots of sugar industry people out and about

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The South African Sugar Association leadership and management... led by Chairperson Fay Mukaddam and Executive Director Trix Trikam, invaded the world-famous Max’s Lifestyle in Umlazi to feast on the delicious nyama while enjoying the unmistakable kasi atmosphere. Yours truly, Agent SneakPeeks, was there, undetected, to capture moment.

CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY… From left is Zama Ngcobo, Thembelihle Nyathikazi, Thembeka Majola, Nolwazi Madlala, Sanele Tembe, Philisiwe Gomba, Luyanda Mzimela, Jabu Gcabashe and Thandeka Nzuza.

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