Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

Falling soybean and maize prices ease pressure on poultry sector, but squeeze farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa highlights the implications of recent declines in soybean and maize prices, revealing both challenges and opportunities ...

Warning bells as poultry imports surge, raising concerns for local industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa experiences a dramatic rise in poultry imports, with frozen chicken imports increasing by 136% in early 2026 compared to the previous year. This article ...

Logistics industry slams Transnet's proposed " fuel neutrality" charge amid rising costs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet Port Terminals announces a new fuel neutrality charge of R52 per container, effective from May 2026, as industry stakeholders express concerns over the ...

Relief as Tongaat Hulett liquidation hearing postponed, but uncertainty persists for farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Durban High Court has postponed the liquidation hearing for Tongaat Hulett Limited to June 2026, providing temporary relief for farmers and stakeholders concerned ...

SA small businesses prioritise stability and digital growth in 2026, Xero report finds

Yogashen Pillay|Published

According to Xero's latest report, South African small businesses are entering 2026 with a focus on stability and digital transformation, as 80% report revenue growth ...

Steenhuisen announces positive results from Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination strategy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen reports promising early results from the national vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease, with over two million ...

Emirates, Wesgro forge partnership to boost tourism to Cape Town and Western Cape

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance inbound tourism to Cape Town and the Western Cape, marking a pivotal moment for South Africa's ...

Tongaat Hulett liquidation case poses critical test for SA’s sugar industry: SA Canegrowers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

SA Canegrowers warns that the impending liquidation of Tongaat Hulett could devastate the sugar industry, threatening thousands of jobs and livelihoods in rural ...

Rising living costs push South Africans deeper into debt, experts warn

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African consumers are increasingly turning to credit as rising fuel prices, food costs, and stagnant wages create a perfect storm of financial strain. Experts ...

Economic momentum builds but war risks cast shadow over outlook, PayInc Index shows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's economy demonstrated renewed momentum in March, with the PayInc Economic Index showing a 0.9% increase. However, economists warn that escalating geopolitical ...

White maize price plunges 39%, easing consumer pressure but squeezing farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's white maize price has dropped significantly, causing mixed reactions across the agricultural sector. While consumers and downstream industries welcome ...

Middle East conflict drives surge in farming costs, warns Absa AgriBusiness

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly affecting South Africa's agricultural sector, leading to increased input costs and supply chain ...

Inside Gledhow Mill: How sugar company's R1.8bn expansion hopes to safeguard jobs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Gledhow Sugar Mill in KwaDukuza is set to undergo a R1.8 billion expansion, creating 400 jobs and revitalising the local economy. General manager Dawid Louw discusses ...

Mining industry rebounds to 2-year high amid uneven recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's mining sector experienced a significant rebound in February 2026, with production rising by 9.7% year-on-year, driven primarily by platinum group ...

Fuel price surge threatens food affordability for SA households, civil society warns

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Civil society groups in South Africa are sounding the alarm over rising fuel prices and their potential impact on food affordability, warning that vulnerable households ...

Transnet prepares for busy citrus export season as industry targets growth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet Port Terminals is set for a busy 2026 citrus export season, with extensive plans in place to ensure smooth operations and efficient logistics, following ...

Oil surges past $100 as Trump’s Hormuz blockade raises global economic risks

Siphelele Dludla and Yogashen Pillay|Published

Global markets are shaken as Donald Trump announces a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge and raising concerns about inflation and ...

Disease outbreaks, rising costs weigh on SA agriculture despite strong grain outlook

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's agricultural sector faces significant challenges in early 2026, including disease outbreaks and rising costs, but also sees some positive developments, ...

Agricultural machinery sales plunge for the first time in 14 months amid rising costs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

March 2026 marks the first decline in South Africa's agricultural machinery sales in 14 months, with tractor sales down 8% year-on-year. Industry experts discuss ...

South Africa secures citrus export boost to China with new phytosanitary deal

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announces new cold treatment regulations for citrus exports to China, aiming to enhance trade opportunities ...

Sugar industry targets diversification push as Phase 2 Master Plan signed

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's sugar industry is set for transformation as stakeholders sign Phase 2 of the Sugar Cane Value Chain Master Plan, focusing on innovation and diversification ...

Easter spending surge signals strong consumer momentum, says Standard Bank

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank's latest report reveals a significant increase in Point of Sale transactions and consumer spending during Easter 2026, highlighting evolving trade ...

KZN sugar mill's R1.8bn expansion signals boost for jobs in SA sugar industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi announces the relaunch of Gledhow Sugar Mill, backed by a R1.8 billion investment, aiming to revitalise South Africa's sugar industry ...

BER study says faster economic reform key to boosting SA growth under GNU

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A new report by the Bureau for Economic Research reveals that South Africa's economic growth hinges on the Government of National Unity accelerating reforms. The ...

Local vaccine breakthrough strengthens fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Agricultural Research Council has released 20,000 doses of locally produced Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines, marking a significant step in bolstering ...