Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

National Red Meat Producers Organisation welcomes Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination strategy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The National Red Meat Producers Organisation said that they welcomed any strategy to try and curb and address the devastating outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease

Prime rate under scrutiny as Competition Commission investigation draws mixed responses

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Competition Commission of South Africa is investigating the prime lending rates, sparking mixed reactions from industry leaders and economists. This article ...

South Africa removed from EU's high-risk country list: A step towards economic recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's recent removal from the EU's high-risk third country list, following its delisting from the FATF greylist, marks a pivotal moment for the country's ...

Durban records bumper festive season as visitor numbers and tourism spend surge

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Ethekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba announces record visitor numbers during the festive season, highlighting the city's tourism growth and safety measures

SA property sector upbeat as interest rate cuts lift market sentiment

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Property experts express optimism for the South African housing market in 2026, citing interest rate cuts and improved economic fundamentals as key drivers for growth. ...

Government presses ahead with decade-long plan to vaccinate national herd against FMD

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces a comprehensive ten-year plan to vaccinate South Africa's cattle herd against foot-and-mouth disease, addressing ...

AI reshapes SA’s financial sector, boosting fraud detection but raising new consumer risks

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Discover how AI is revolutionising the financial sector in South Africa, enhancing fraud detection, personalising services, and ensuring consumer protection.

Agbiz warns of widening BRICS trade deficit, calls for more ambitious economic agenda

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa faces a growing trade deficit with its BRICS partners, prompting calls for a reevaluation of economic strategies within the bloc.

Private-sector partnership to transform Durban’s busiest container terminal: experts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet SOC Ltd and ICTSI have entered a 25-year partnership to enhance the Durban Container Terminal, aiming to boost capacity and efficiency, which could significantly ...

Fuel prices set to decrease: What consumers can expect in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts are optimistic about significant decreases in petrol and diesel prices in 2026, highlighting the positive impact on consumers and the economy.

Factory activity ends 2025 in deep contraction as PMI plunges to post-pandemic lows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 40.5 in December 2025, indicating a significant downturn in manufacturing conditions. Despite this, optimism ...

Manufacturing slumps as electricity costs and weak demand bite, Stats SA shows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest report reveals a 1% decline in manufacturing production for November 2025, highlighting challenges in key sectors such as wood products and basic ...

Limpopo tightens livestock movement controls as FMD fears persist

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Limpopo's Department of Agriculture has introduced stringent measures for the movement of cloven-hoofed animals to combat the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. Industry ...

Debt burden threatens households as consumers enter 2026 on fragile footing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts warn that South African consumers are entering 2026 with significant debt burdens. This article explores strategies for managing finances, understanding ...

Agri industry urge land reform, biosecurity and crime crackdown to secure growth in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts outline critical policy recommendations for South Africa's agricultural sector to thrive in 2026, addressing issues such as land reform, export market expansion, ...

What Maduro's capture means for global oil prices and economic stability

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts discuss the global economic ramifications of the US military intervention in Venezuela, focusing on oil prices, trade flows, and the geopolitical landscape ...

Economists cautiously optimistic as SA enters 2026 on firmer growth footing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Leading economists express cautious optimism for South Africa's economic growth in 2026, highlighting positive developments and potential challenges ahead.

Food prices ease over festive season, but hunger persists in low-income households

Yogashen Pillay|Updated

Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) house affordability index released recently indicated that the December 2025 Household Affordability ...

Red meat industry outlines role in tackling FMD as government intensifies response

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Red Meat Producers Organisation discusses the challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and outlines their collaborative efforts with the Department ...

Global food prices fall for third straight month as FAO Index slides in November

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Food and Agriculture Organisation reports a decline in global food prices for the third consecutive month, highlighting significant trends in staple food commodities ...

SA inflation eases to 3.5% in November, strengthening case for rate cuts in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's consumer price inflation fell to 3.5% in November 2025, down from 3.6% in October. Economists discuss the implications for interest rates and the ...

Meat industry launches research drive to ease Foot-and-Mouth Disease slaughter restrictions

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Red Meat Industry Services collaborates with the University of Pretoria and Zoetis to investigate the economic impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in slaughtered cattle, ...

Transnet posts higher rail volumes, narrowing losses in interim results

Yogashen Pillay|Published

transnet's interim results for the six months ending September 2025 reveal a 4.4% increase in rail volume performance, with experts highlighting the significance ...

South African farmers alarmed as Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Concerns arise as Botswana imposes a ban on vegetable imports from South Africa, prompting reactions from agricultural experts about the implications for regional ...

TNPA signs R1.4bn Durban LPG Terminal deal to boost gas supply

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority has entered a significant R1.4 billion agreement with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the ...