The country’s total avocado exports were just over 81 000 tonnes in 2024 with just a fraction heading to this new market.
The US is the third-largest destination for South African automotive exports.
Road crash data is still being verified but it appears safety has improved across most provinces this holiday season.
The outcome of the talks with South Korea will be closely watched by other nations.
The company has announced plans to launch a new route between Novorossiysk and Nigeria’s Lagos Port.
It’s the first net-zero production site, five years ahead of the parent company’s 2030 sustainability target.
SA was not elected to the IMO Council in 2023 when its seat was contested by 25 member states.
Shipments exceeding the $800 threshold, regardless of their origin, were likely to face multi-day delays.
The operation would involve harvesting seals to produce raw oil and fish feed from by-products.
Georgieva warned that protectionism harmed innovation and long-term productivity, particularly in smaller economies.
Warnings of possible penalties were also published through various channels, as well as warning letters issued to specific Customs clients.
