Navigating Port Challenges: The Path Forward for South Africa’s Port Infrastructure

In South Africa, the efficient functioning of ports is crucial for the export of fruits, a vital sector for the economy. Recently, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) provided an update on the status of port equipment, shedding light on the challenges faced and the strategies being pursued for recovery. Additionally, insights from the Fresh Produce Exporters …

Cultivating Purpose: A Sigma Farm Worker’s Story of Resilience, Hope and Roses

Stephen, a seasoned gardener at Sigma Farm, shares his inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding purpose in his work by propagating and planting over 3000 roses. Stephen Philander (52), born in Simonstown and raised in Citrusdal, discovered his passion for gardening and agriculture at a young age. Despite his upbringing in a citrus-rich region, …