Wandile Sihlobo
latest news & developmentsSA strengthens agricultural trade amid Middle East tension
Analysts say that while trade diversification remains important, the Middle East provides key corridors to agricultural exports
Infrastructure, governance failures limit growth of agriculture and development in rural areas
The rural economy should not be forgotten in South Africa’s economic growth agenda,
South Africa’s global food security ranking improves, but household insecurity persists
The country needs to expand agricultural production and create jobs, particularly in the most food insecure provinces of Limpopo, KZN and the Eastern Cape
How much does bread actually cost?
It’s not a straightforward answer, but Julius Malema should have been able to at least estimate This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
Who protects us from rising prices?
In the wake of a food affordability crisis, prices at retail level are not controlled and the government is at arm’s length
Exploring a country of two agricultures
In his new book, regular M&G contributor Wandile Sihlobo explores South Africa’s disparities, challenges and solutions
Sugar industry slump a bitter pill for North Coast towns
Shakaskraal is a microcosm of what lies ahead for many towns KwaZulu-Natal if its ailing sugar mills collapse
Rising food prices in South Africa: A struggle for daily survival
The shelves in grocery stores have become more forbidding since the pandemic, but economists believe that there is some hope on the horizon
Perfect storm: Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal exposes reality of poor planning
In the face of climate change, inadequate urban planning in eThekwini exacerbates flooding and poor road maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of South Africa affects food…
Locust swarms loom in the wake of wetter weather
Unreported locust swarms in unoccupied farms, game and environmental parks can grow, cover large distances and destroy entire crops
Farmers squeezed by big retailers
It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers
South Africa, you really don’t need to stockpile groceries
Experts emphasise that South Africa is a net exporter and there is enough food for us all
Young blood a prerequisite for future of farms
Food security has the potential to become a crucial issue amid surging population growth, and our farmers are ageing.