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Batsa vs. Fita: Controversy over dirty cigarettes deepens

by Noluthando Ngcakani
12th March 2021
Government's decision to ban the sale of tobacco products has come under renewed fire. Not only did the ban cost the country millions in excise taxes, it has allowed the illicit trade to run rampant, says British American Tobacco. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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BATSA accused of terrorist funding, ciggie smuggling

by Noluthando Ngcakani
1st March 2021
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Ciggie sales ban ‘fuelled armed robberies’

by Noluthando Ngcakani
26th January 2021
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Tobacco wars: Batsa’s market share drops from 48% to 8.7%

by Noluthando Ngcakani
24th August 2020
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Cigarette Wars: Producers watch helplessly as growing season passes

by Noluthando Ngcakani
8th August 2020
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Six things happening in SA agriculture today, 5 August 2020

by Noluthando Ngcakani
5th August 2020
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs. Photo: Supplied/Government ZA
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Tobacco alliance doubts validity of IMF ’emergency loan’

by Noluthando Ngcakani
31st July 2020
Fake ciggies threaten farm jobs (oh, it also contains human poo!)
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SA bleeding R4 bn due to tobacco sales ban

by Noluthando Ngcakani
25th July 2020
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Tobacco wars: Fita lodges appeal application

by Noluthando Ngcakani
3rd July 2020
Government's decision to ban the sale of tobacco products has come under renewed fire. Not only did the ban cost the country millions in excise taxes, it has allowed the illicit trade to run rampant, says British American Tobacco. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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No justification for continued tobacco ban, says Agri SA leader

by Noluthando Ngcakani
25th June 2020
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Stop the rot: Four steps to slash post-harvest losses

by Abeeb Omotoso Abiodun Omotayo Adeyemi Aremu and Olaniyi Fawole
18th October 2026

Did you know nearly a third of all food produced globally never makes it to the table? Poor roads, lack...

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A standing ovation for agriculture’s incredible talent! The Agri’s Got Talent 2026 top three celebrate their achievements: winner Honey Katoo of Endulini Fruit in Patensie, alongside runner-up Clareece Vlotman of Wolfpack in Wolseley and finalist Lwandile Nantsi of Laastedrift in Ceres. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Patensie claims Agri’s Got Talent crown for second year running

17th October 2026
The panellists at FNB Business’s “Farming together” discussion at the Royal Show explored how market access, mentorship, financial discipline and strong commercial relationships can help farmers build sustainable businesses. Featured from the left are Bertram July (FNB’s distribution sales lead), commercial farmer Shakes Shabalala; Sandy Gumede (co-founder of Zulu Girl Wines), and Janis Robson (FNB’s head of development and SME business development). Photo: Food For Mzansi

FNB puts relationships at the heart of commercial farming

17th October 2026
Agri Skills Transfer students gain hands-on experience at the institution’s Cullinan Farm Training Centre, where agricultural theory meets the realities of commercial production. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Build your future in agriculture with Agri Skills Transfer

17th October 2026
Durbanville Hills tastes sweet success at Michelangelo Awards

Promising early conditions predicted for 2027 SA wine harvest

17th October 2026

Potatoes and tomatoes plunge while avocado prices soar

Laastedrift Agri leads with BigBucks Gala success

Build your future in agriculture with Agri Skills Transfer

Farmers urge urgent support for resilient local supply chains

Fixing SA’s agricultural visa system to protect seasonal harvests

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Potatoes and tomatoes plunge while avocado prices soar

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