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- Western Cape Reports Stabilization of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Following 39 Days Without New Infections
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Premier Alan Winde has confirmed that the Western Cape’s strategy to contain foot-and-mouth disease has stabilized the agricultural sector, with no new cases reported in over five...
- DA Criticizes Slow Vaccine Rollout in Gauteng as Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis Mounts
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has condemned the provincial Department of Agriculture for a sluggish foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccination drive, with over 150,000 allocated...
- South Africa Secures Tariff-Free Citrus Deal with China in Major Agricultural Trade "Gamechanger"
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Chinese Ambassador Wu Peng signed a landmark agreement on April 10, 2026, granting South African citrus zero-tariff access to the Chinese...
- South Africa and China Finalize New Phytosanitary Deal to Expand Agricultural Citrus Export Market
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Chinese Ambassador Wu Peng have signed a landmark agreement in Pretoria to revise cold treatment requirements for citrus exports. The deal...
- DA Cabinet Ministers Dismiss Concerns of Job Instability Ahead of Federal Congress Leadership Vote
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
High-ranking Democratic Alliance members currently serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) have expressed confidence in their job security as the party's elective federal...
- Helen Zille Delivers Final Address As Federal Council Chair, Urging DA Successors To Defend The Political Centre
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
During her final speech at the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress in Midrand, Helen Zille expressed confidence in a new generation of leaders while warning against the dangers...
- Democratic Alliance Convenes in Midrand for Landmark Federal Congress Amid National Government Participation
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
More than 2,000 delegates have gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for the Democratic Alliance’s two day federal congress to elect new leadership and vote on constitutional...
- Siviwe Gwarube Endorses Geordin Hill-Lewis to Succeed John Steenhuisen as DA Federal Leader
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
As the Democratic Alliance (DA) kicks off its 2026 Federal Congress, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has emerged as the frontrunner to replace outgoing leader John Steenhuisen....
- South Africa and China Amend Citrus Export Protocol to Boost Market Presence and Reduce Logistics Costs
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Agriculture and the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa have finalized a science-based amendment to trade protocols with China. The agreement introduce...
- Democratic Alliance Federal Congress Convenes to Elect Successor to John Steenhuisen Before 2029 Polls
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance has gathered over 2,000 delegates in Johannesburg for its largest federal congress to date. Candidates Geordin Hill-Lewis and Sibusiso Dyonase are competing...
- Democratic Alliance Federal Congress Convenes to Debate Governance Policies and Elect New Leadership
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance is holding its federal congress this weekend to deliberate on internal reforms, constitutional amendments, and policies aimed at improving service delivery...
- South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Surpass 1,200 as Department of Agriculture Faces Critical Vaccine Shortage
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Agriculture has reported that foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks have climbed to 1,223 cases nationwide, despite over 1.7 million animals being vaccinated. Wh...