SA Customs Buzz: Latest on Covid-19 amendments

Optimum will pay the debt in six equal instalments of R1 152 384.

The cost of three items in the index — green peppers, cooking oil and samp - fell in May from the month before.

Trade benefits with the US through Agoa amount to tens of billions, compared to SA's trade balance with Russia which is negligible.

The world market for macadamia nuts is valued at around R28.7 billion and is forecast to achieve an annual compound growth rate of 11.2%.

CEO Jonathan Clark expressed optimism about the company's growth in airfreight services in South Africa.

Patel has neither commented on the issue nor given any hint of whether he plans to impose the tariffs in August or announce a further delay.

At least 17 ports, spread through the three provinces, could have operations disrupted by the cyclone.

 It is essential to note that South Africa remains an attractive investment destination regardless of the political landscape.

Transnet Freight Rail is investigating the cause of an unrelated cable theft incident on another line where power has now been restored. 

Depending on the extent of power cuts in the rest of June and the coming months, another contraction in Q2 and/or Q3 is a real possibility. 

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crane incident at the Wuhu Shipyard in China.

"This is a critical time for our country: to overcome our challenges requires commitment, focus, and traction."