Fresh Squeeze | Farmers Association calls for government to intervene amid the impact of drought on crops

--:--
According to the African Farmers Association of South Africa, the 2023/24 grain crops are endangered due to the ongoing drought. As a result, farmers are already experiencing losses. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Tshwarelo Masutha, the Chairperson for the African Farmers Association of South Africa about these losses and the domino effect on other industries such as livestock, as maize is used in feed for livestock.
28 Mar English South Africa Business · Arts

Other recent episodes

YouAreTheBusiness | Makgoka is a proud sewage builder

Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to the Founder of the Sewage Builder, Mamoila Raphela. They provide drainage services for sewage pipes. The system doesn’t need drainage for a lifetime. The team also invite Chartered Accountant, Business Coach and managing Director at MyDough about how they can better market their business…
30 Apr 10 min

Fresh Squeeze | Department of Health warns citizens about RSV

The Department of Health has urged the public to take extra precautionary measures to protect themselves against respiratory infections which are expected to increase over the winter season. In a statement, the department said Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently at peak circulation in the country. Mpho Mashita and Complexion…
30 Apr 7 min

Fresh Squeeze | Are petrol stations the new targets for criminals?

Armed men have stolen an undisclosed amount of money at a filling station at Lebowakgomo in Limpopo. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says a group of armed robbers broke into the premises and blew up the safe with explosives. We’ve heard of many stories recently where people were being shot at…
29 Apr 8 min