• The ongoing inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT) are costing Western Cape apple and pear farmers an estimated R26 000 per hectare annually, Cape {town} Etc reports.

    According to a Western Cape Government (WCG) media statement, these delays, despite a turnaround strategy, are severely impacting the province’s agricultural sector, with losses nearing R1 billion a year.

    Attie van Zyl, managing director of Two-a-Day (TAD), one of Africa’s leading fruit processors, described the financial strain during a recent visit by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape’s minister of agriculture.

    Premier Alan Winde further expressed concern that these inefficiencies are damaging the region’s reputation in international markets.

    ‘We are no longer seen as reliable suppliers because we can’t guarantee delivery,’ said Winde, stressing the long-term economic impacts.

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