8 August | Vox Weather’s daily forecast
Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 8 August by Vox Weather.
Day: 7 August 2025
Empowering African plant protection agencies to combat devastating potato pest
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has launched an initiative to empower national plant protection organisations across Africa in ...
Opportunity to apply for state land lease in KZN
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has announced an exciting opportunity for farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, opening applications for ...
African swine fever suspected in Bredasdorp
Recent pig deaths in Bredasdorp are most likely due to African swine fever (ASF). The Cape Agulhas Municipality has issued ...
Deputy Minister Capa leads assessment of citrus packhouses in Burgersfort
On 5 August, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, led the start of an important multiday assessment of citrus ...
Five new FMD cases confirmed on RMIS system
Five new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been confirmed on the RMIS system in North West and Gauteng.
Maersk exit spells more trouble for SA’s fruit and wine exporters
The announcement that global shipping giant Maersk will suspend its direct shipping route from South Africa to the United States ...
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