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South African extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) production achieved remarkable success in 2025, particularly through outstanding quality recognition on both national and international stages, despite the country's relatively modest output of around 1.6 million liters annually compared to global giants.

South Africa’s agricultural sector stands out as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise stagnant economy. While the broader economy struggles to achieve even 1% growth, agriculture expanded by nearly 10% from April to September this year.

Agriculture has always been the backbone of human civilization, and as the global population continues to grow, the demand for sustainable food production has never been more pressing.

This Audiocast explores what sheep farmers can expect in terms of export markets, the winter of 2025, and price trends, drawing on current industry dynamics and projections.

When cholesterol rises, it is often a signal that your body is protecting you, not failing you. Low cholesterol, on the other hand, weakens brain function, destabilises hormones, slows healing, and increases the risk of neurological conditions.

For over three decades, the African National Congress (ANC) has held the reins of power in South Africa, promising a transformed nation built on the ashes of apartheid. The vision was grand: rebuild the economy, create jobs, reduce debt, curb crime and corruption, improve schools, bolster infrastructure, and address historical injustices like land ownership. Yet, as 2025 unfolds, many South Africans see these promises as little more than an illusion—a mirage shimmering over a landscape of unfulfilled potential and deepening crises.

South Africa's announcement on November 26, 2025, to vaccinate its entire national cattle herd of approximately 7.2 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) marks a pivotal shift from quarantine-based controls to proactive, nationwide immunization.