South Africa’s Pork Market Swings into Surplus, But Disease Risks Keep Outlook Uncertain
South Africa’s pork sector has entered a period of price relief for consumers, with wholesale prices dropping from roughly R40/kg
July 30, 2026
Category: Red Meat
Argentina Oxtail Imports Still Stalled Over Health Certificate Requirements
South Africa’s oxtail import conditions remain unchanged following the latest communication from the Directorate of Animal Health. Meanwhile, oxtail prices
July 30, 2026
Update on South Africa’s Meat Exports: Progress, Bottlenecks, and a UAE Breakthrough
Following a recent discussion between Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis and Paul Matthew, CEO of the Association
July 1, 2026
Meat Meter – June 2026
The latest Meat Meter provides June’s retail pricing for leading meat categories, updated national average prices, and a year‑on‑year comparison
June 26, 2026
FMD Has Changed South Africa’s Red Meat Industry — What Comes Next
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease crisis has moved beyond a temporary disruption. It is now a structural challenge affecting
June 2, 2026
South Africa’s Meat Export Crisis: Billions Lost as Government Fails to Act
South Africa’s red meat sector is losing significant export revenue, domestic market stability and consumer affordability. It is also losing
May 27, 2026
Meat Meter – May 2026
The Meat Meter was established as a key initiative to monitor retail prices of meat in South Africa. Geo-political conflicts
May 17, 2026
South Africa’s Protein Gap: Why Meat Imports Remain Essential
South Africa’s meat economy is often portrayed as one that should be self‑sufficient, yet the data tells a different story.
May 14, 2026
MeatFacts Feature: Building South Africa’s Next Generation of Butchers
South Africa’s meat sector is facing a critical skills shortage. Across the value chain, processors, retailers and importers are struggling
April 9, 2026
MeatFacts Brief: FMD and Meat Consumption Safety
South African consumers can remain confident that red meat is safe to eat during the current foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks,
March 17, 2026
National FMD Vaccinations Gain Momentum Despite Challenges and Scams
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) response has entered a phase of urgency and coordination, with government committing to
March 10, 2026
South Africa’s FMD Response Enters a New Phase
The government has confirmed that the country’s first locally produced FMD vaccine batch in nearly 20 years has been released.
February 12, 2026