The last 14 days have marked the most significant shift in South Africa’s animal health policy in over a decade. Moving away from temporary crisis management, the Ministry of Agriculture has executed a rapid-fire sequence of strategic moves—linking long-term planning with immediate industrial action and global scientific verification.
14 January: The 10-Year Roadmap Launch
The offensive began on January 14, when Minister John Steenhuisen unveiled a sophisticated 10-year roadmap to restore South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status. This strategy introduced a phased “exit ramp” from the crisis, beginning with a two-year stabilisation phase aimed at slashing outbreak…
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state-owned broadcaster, providing television and radio services.
Sidewalk Enforcer
A new teacher enters a classroom full of students.
The teacher stands at the front of the room and greets the students, \”Good morning, class.\”
None of the students say anything. One boy at the back of the classroom stands up, \”Good morning, teacher.\”
Puzzled, the teacher carries on. The following morning, the same thing happens. Day after day goes by, and it\’s the same routine.
One morning after greeting the class and the same student standing and greeting, the teacher has had enough, \”Why is it, that every time I walk in and greet the entire room, only you stand up and greet me?\”
In the most broken English, the boy replies, \”Because I are the only one here, what\’s name are Klass\”
Highbomber
Fun South African Fact: Travel to Tsitsikamma, on the border of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape to visit the world’s highest commercial bungee jump! Those who are brave enough can take the 216-meter jump off the Bloukrans Bridge and soar through the air towards the Bloukrans River below. Definitely a must for thrill-seekers and adrenaline-junkies!