Of the goods worth R153 billion that South Africa exported to the US in 2024, about half were minerals.
Strict movement protocols to be modified to ease movement on non-affected farms.
The latest big decline in the price of petrol and diesel comes on the back of lower crude oil and petrol product prices and a stronger rand.
The citrus and automotive industries could suffer significantly if Agoa benefits are revoked.
The dip in demand is attributed to the extraordinary performance of February 2024.
It will be expected of the BMA to be ‘up to the task’ to ensure border safety and security.
Another emerging trend has been the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly in the road freight sector.
Reports indicate growing indiscipline among security forces, with some resorting to criminal activities.
But the index remains in negative territory with load-shedding and souring SA-US relations weighing on confidence.
The Anyang-2 box ship and its crew have been stuck for more than a month off the coast of Sakhalin Island.
Exports to the US amounted to 4%, but their value cannot be minimised. – Wandile Sihlobo
