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From the executive editor

Welcome to the last edition of your beloved South African Sugar Journal this year (2025).

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Sugar industry pleads with government to stop sugar imports crisis

The sugar industry is reeling from the upsurge in sugar imports, which is nearing the one-billion-rand...

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Inadequate tariff and deleterious sugar tax emerge as main concerns in a meeting between kzn mec and i...

The sugar industry is working together with KwaZulu-Natal’s Economic Development, Tourism and Environm...

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Strategic trade protection one of four pillars of phase two of the master plan

Following the granting of the block exemption, the sugar industry and social partners have made signif...

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SUGAR AND MPUMALANGA GOVERNMENT

Sugar industry and mpumalanga government join forces

The sugar industry and Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu have committed to working together to ensure t...

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2025-26 South African sugar industry – a mid-season update on trade and market conditions

The 2025/26 season unfolds within a volatile macroeconomic and trade environment. Global oversupply, c...

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SASA Regional Projects

Sasa regional projects – transformation intervention driving inclusive growth across the sugar industry

As part of the extended Transformation Plan, the South African Sugar Industry has continued to make me...

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SAFDA celebrates a decade at historic 10th anniversary imbizo in gingindlovu

Following a successful 10th Anniversary Symposium a day before, the South African Farmers Development ...

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Unlocking Youth Potential

SAFDA hosts landmark 10th anniversary symposium to chart the future of south african agricultural sector

The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) marked a major milestone on 27 November 2025...

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First SA Canegrowers lucerne harvest on the makhathini shows real promise

The SA Canegrowers-led lucerne trial on the Makhathini Flats aimed at providing a viable crop alternat...

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Innovation and technology under the spotlight at ISSCT centennial congress

Colombian conference demonstrates innovation, technology and the role of young professionals as impera...

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Sugar Milling Research Institute

Sugar milling research institute ups the ante on technological evolution as it celebrates 75

The highly regarded Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.

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Women urged to take the centre-stage in corporate world

The South African Sugar Millers’ Association (SASMA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jenna Govender, ha...

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Building brighter futures – how sitfe early childhood development programmes empower rural communities

Over the last few years, there has been a growing recognition of the critical role that Early Childhoo...

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Sitfe legend retires

Former long-serving Chairperson of SITFE, Tim Murray, has retired after many years of selfless service...

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Shukela Training Centre

Shukela training centre (stc) holds successful customer engagement sessions

On 17 October 2025 and 07 November 2025, the Shukela Training Centre (STC) held successful engagement ...

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Shukela Training Centre

Stc three-week courses

SHUKELA TRAINING CENTRE THREE-WEEK COURSES

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Sugar terminal honours long-serving employees

The South African Sugar Terminal, one of the divisions of the South African Sugar Association, has hon...

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Sasa year-end function

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Festive season tasty treats

End your year by tantalising your taste buds with these mouth-watering recipes.

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The summer holiday survival guide: eating well between christmas and new year

For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, the stretch between Christmas and New Year's is not a cozy...

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Your mind does matter – the secret power for stable blood sugar

The global World Diabetes Day 2025 campaign, "Diabetes and Well-being," speaks directly to everyone.

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World market summary

The third quarter of 2025 saw the New York (NY) No 11 market remain range bound and under sustained pr...

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INDUSTRY Rainfall Summary – NOVEMBER 2025

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SASA Wellness Walk 2025 … Recently, the South African Sugar Association hosted a highly successful ina...

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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

agent sneakpeeks

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

Sitfe legend retires

SITFE LEGEND RETIRES...

Former long-serving Chairperson of SITFE, Tim Murray, has retired after many years of selfless service to the Trust Fund. Trustees, led by current Chairperson Thandokwakhe Sibiya, and SASA Management hosted a farewell lunch in honour of Murray. Enjoy your retirement, legend!

Above: Retired SITFE stalwart Tim Murray with current SITFE Chairperson, Thandokwakhe Sibiya. Below: Down the memory lane… SASA External Affairs Director Portia Mpofu presents Tim Murray with a beautiful gift.

Building brighter futures – how sitfe early childhood development programmes empower rural communities

Over the last few years, there has been a growing recognition of the critical role that Early Childhoo...

Shukela Training Centre

Shukela training centre (stc) holds successful customer engagement sessions

On 17 October 2025 and 07 November 2025, the Shukela Training Centre (STC) held successful engagement ...

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