Pinky Mooko, director of Baleti Estate in Mpumalanga, combines forestry with avocado, macadamia, pecan and honey production, while creating permanent and seasonal employment opportunities within the local community. Through Sappi’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD)…
PG Bison has lodged an anti-dumping application with the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) regarding imports of medium-density fibreboard (MDF) from China, which PG Bison believes are being dumped into the Southern…
Localisation has become one of South Africa’s favourite economic buzzwords. It appears in policy documents, industry master plans and conference speeches. Yet for many manufacturers, the reality on the factory floor tells a different story.…
By Joy Crane Forestry South Africa’s annual general meeting offers a glimpse into a rural industry that may be small in national agricultural terms, yet its resilience, ability to build relationships within and beyond its…
By Joy Crane Roy Southey, executive director of Sawmilling South Africa (SSA), says the depressed local market made 2025/26 an extremely tough year for sawmillers, yet they have shown resilience that many rural communities appreciate.…
The South African Saw Doctors Educational Association (SASDEA) AGM has elected Stefan Botha from Tekwani Sawmill to lead the organisation as it prepares to launch the new qualification amid rising costs due to global geopolitical…
Panel and board manufacturer PG Bison has issued a call to action for businesses across the wood products and furniture supply chain to ensure they are fully tax-compliant and to report those who aren’t. The…
Registration for Focus on Forestry 2026 is open, and the organisers, CMO, Nelson Mandela University and Forestry South Africa have announced that the theme for Focus on Forestry 2026 is Operational excellence in African forestry: Building…
Johannesburg, South Africa – Visitor registration is now officially open for WoodEX for Africa 2026, taking place from 9–11 June 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. WoodEX for Africa is Southern Africa’s leading trade…
The bark, leaves, and roots of indigenous tree species in Africa form the backbone of traditional medicine, providing remedies passed down through generations. However, indiscriminate harvesting is threatening ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions of…
