... South Africa's sugarcane industry has started the 2026/27 milling season on a strong footing, with cane deliveries significantly ahead of last year's pace, but deep uncertainty surrounding Tongaat Hulett and rising sugar imports continue to cast a shadow over the sector. SA Canegrowers on Monday said early season figures point to a promising start for the country's 28,000 sugarcane growers, ...

... weak demand, imports and financial strain, while policymakers are looking for ways to preserve jobs and expand industrial activity. Speaking to Business Day on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Gumede said South Africa had focused too narrowly on sugar as a product for household consumption and food manufacturing, while countries such as Brazil and Thailand had ...

... is a reason the smell of pancakes and cinnamon feels familiar. The spice contains compounds that create warmth and sweetness without needing much sugar. That matters because South Africans consume an average of more than 24 teaspoons of sugar daily, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Adding cinnamon can reduce the need for sugary toppings. A light ...

... trade crisis. It is a consequence of years of cheap regional and offshore sugar flooding this market without adequate protection for domestic producers. Until our government confronts that reality with the same urgency it brings to other economic emergencies, no amount of restructuring will be sufficient. You cannot restructure your way out of a rigged playing field. South Africa produces ...

... MPs are probing a Sh1.5 billion industrial sugar import over fears it could enter Kenya's consumer market. [File Courtesy] The National Assembly Committee on Trade is seeking detailed answers on the status of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw cane sugar imported from South Africa amid fears the consignment may be diverted for domestic consumption. Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off ...

... misleading the country and endangering Kenyans, saying previously sugar labeled unsafe for human consumption has found its way into the the market despite similar claims of being safely secured and guarded. The controversial consignment was imported from South Africa and arrived at the port of Mombasa in early February. However, after its arrival, the consignment was officially flagged and placed ...

... Substitute Ntabeni Dukisa's man-of-the-match performance with three penalties on Saturday powered Kabras Sugar Rugby Club to yet another historic feat in the Kenya Cup at Kakamega ASK Showground. With his team Kabras Sugar trailing 3-0, the 37-year-old South Africa-born fly-half stepped onto the wet ground just minutes before the break, and turned things around for a hard-fought 14-8 victory, securing ...

... stress, early mornings and long commutes, losing deep sleep makes a bad week worse. You're more likely to feel irritable, unfocused at work and run down. Also see: Why you still feel exhausted after a full night's sleep in South Africa 3. Sugar can increase nighttime wake-ups High sugar intake before bed can trigger your body to release stress hormones ...

... on imported food edges closer to $100 billion. The continent is increasingly reliant on foreign markets for everyday staples such as sugar, rice and wheat, with shortages driven by a population explosion and shifting diets that have outpaced agricultural production. More than half of Africa's total food imports are consumed by just five nations: Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa and ...

... A grower-led group, called GrowerCo, has been established with the aim of securing funding for the embattled Tongaat Hulett and preventing its impending liquidation. Tongaat is a critical employer in South Africa's sugar industry, supporting an estimated 40,000 direct jobs, and its liquidation would deal a hard blow to the already struggling sector. To prevent this, GrowerCo has been established ...

... on imported food edges closer to $100 billion. The continent is increasingly reliant on foreign markets for everyday staples such as sugar, rice and wheat, with shortages driven by a population explosion and shifting diets that have outpaced agricultural production. More than half of Africa's total food imports are consumed by just five nations: Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa and ...

... A grower-led group, called GrowerCo, has been established with the aim of securing funding for the embattled Tongaat Hulett and preventing its impending liquidation. Tongaat is a critical employer in South Africa's sugar industry, supporting an estimated 40,000 direct jobs, and its liquidation would deal a hard blow to the already struggling sector. To prevent this, GrowerCo has been established ...

... sugar sweetened beverages. The supposed economic benefits of these industries are loudly promoted, while the social, health and financial costs are conveniently ignored." The researchers highlighted growing concerns around the scale of gambling participation in South Africa. A 2025 survey by Old Mutual found that 52% of South Africans earning more than R8 000 a month engage in gambling, with ...

... Media statement by SA Canegrowers South Africa's 2026/27 sugarcane milling season has started strongly, with early deliveries tracking ahead of previous years and reflecting the resilience and determination of the country's 28,000 sugarcane growers. All the sugar mills except for the three Tongaat Hulett mills have opened for the season, and early season statistics show that 48% more raw sugarcane ...

... through an afternoon, the calm of her mood, and the confidence she carries through her day. It can change the way a dress sits, the way a meeting goes, the way a night out feels. None of that is vanity. It is biology.The modern food environment has not made any of this easy. Processed convenience foods, industrial oils, refined sugar, ...

... The 2020 closure of the Darnall sugar mill has become a stark warning of what could unfold across the KZN North Coast if Tongaat Hulett Limited is liquidated. Located just 15km north of Stanger, Darnall once depended heavily on the Tongaat Hulett mill - one of four major mills on the North Coast alongside Maidstone, Gledhow and Amatikulu. When operations ...

... to a wide range of supermarkets primarily in the Western and Eastern Cape. "We have nine employees, all formerly unemployed single moms, who we trained on the job. "Currently, we are the only mass-produced meringue manufacturer using real eggs, pure cane sugar and no preservatives." She said besides the big cash prize, The Entrepreneur Programme had benefited Sweet Thing Meringue ...

... Ingredients For the cake: 11/2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/3 cups sugar 3/4 cup soft butter 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup sour cream 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup boiling water For the syrup: 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water +-1/4 cup chopped ...

... To reap these benefits, aim for at least two, ideally three, full-body strength training sessions a week, Eastman says. 7. Introducing Unsustainable Changes When you're gung-ho about weight loss, it's tempting to start with drastic steps, like committing to riding two hours a day, six days a week, or swearing off all forms of added sugar. But any changes you ...

... Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 75 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ...