The sector says the health promotion tax introduced in 2018 has hurt sugar producers and cost jobs
Small-scale and black-owned sugarcane farmers along with land reform beneficiaries have received R238.9 million in funding for transformation, but transparency has now become an issue
Bidder says rescue practitioners tried to manipulate process to favour ANC funder Robert Gumede
ANC funder Robert Gumede’s bid for the sugar giant may be on the rocks
The South African Sugar Association will make payments for the 2023-24 season after sugar mills in northern KwaZulu-Natal defaulted on payments
Some farmers are opting to diversify to crops like macadamia nuts, bananas and avocados, but this takes time and money
Shakaskraal is a microcosm of what lies ahead for many towns KwaZulu-Natal if its ailing sugar mills collapse
Thousands of livelihoods in the sugar supply chain are expected to be impacted by the closure
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a postponement of the sugar tax for 12 months
The increase is less than local producers wanted, while companies say it entrenches inefficiencies
But health groups say the sector’s enduring woes have nothing to do with the sugar tax