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 | DR LEON DE BRUYN The World Health Organisation indicated in its 2012 report that some 1,400 species of infectious disease pathogens of humans exist and nearly 60% are derived from animal sources... Read |
 | "Farm workers are an integral part of a successful agricultural sector, and their safety and better working conditions should be prioritised." Read |
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 | PETER SETOU 2020 marked exactly 368 years since the displacement of indigenous people from their land following the colonisation of the country... Read |
 | PepsiCo and Beyond Meat have teamed up to form The PLANeT Partnership, a joint venture to develop, produce and market snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein... Read |
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 | The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) recently released the area estimate and sixth production forecast of winter crops for the 2020 production season... Read |
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 | The South African wine industry will be marking the 362nd year since the country first starting producing its wine, 2 February 1659, with a special virtual event... Read |
 | RUTH COOPER It is no dispute that the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions - lockdown, curfew and the alcohol ban (as necessary as they have been in certain circumstances) - have had a devastating effect on South Africa's hospitality and wine industries... Read |
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 | President Cyril Ramaphosa, African Union (AU) chairperson, has endorsed the Digital Platform for the Safety of Journalists in Africa... Read |
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 | DAVID TAYLOR The AA has confirmed the petrol price changes for February 2021 and motorists are in for substantial hikes. Here's what you need to know... Read |
 | In an effort to address SA's high youth unemployment levels, the government introduced the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) scheme, with the aim of encouraging and incentivising employers to employ the youth. But what exactly are the benefits for employers? Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE 'Futurist-in-chief' Dion Chang, founder of Flux Trends and one of South Africa's most respected trend analysts, kicked off BizTrends2021 - Towards New North and New Narratives... Read |
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