Marizka Coetzer

Pretoria

Journalist at The Citizen (South Africa)

Journalist, author & gypsy.

Articles

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak rocks South Africa’s cattle industry

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Marizka Coetzer

Farmers and organised agriculture are concerned about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease in South Africa, which is having devastating financial consequences for farmers, but is not harmful to humans. A case of FMD was confirmed at a feedlot of Karan Beef near Heidelberg in Gauteng this week. Karan Beef spokesperson senior feedlot veterinarian Dr Dirk Verwoerd said a case of FMD was confirmed at its feedlot facility in Heidelberg on Monday.
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak rocks South Africa’s cattle industry

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Marizka Coetzer

Farmers and organised agriculture are concerned about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease in South Africa, which is having devastating …
Industry warns of meat price spike and hunger as SA faces supply crisis

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Marizka Coetzer

A combination of a perfect storm of factors has led to a meat supply crisis which could see the price of meat spike over the winter, as well as increasing hunger and malnutrition, according to major players in the food industry.
Industry warns of meat price spike and hunger as SA faces supply crisis

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Marizka Coetzer

6 hours agoCovert strikes across Russia and beyond are reshaping a conflict that shows no signs of letting up. Ukraine’s daring drone attack against Russian air bases last weekend delivered “a serious slap in the face of the power … of the Russian Federation,” as Lt. Gen. Vasyl Malyuk, the head of SBU, …
Ban on Brazil poultry imports adds to SA food insecurity

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Marizka Coetzer

While the year began on a positive note for South Africa’s agriculture, particularly in terms of exports, this is no time for celebration, said Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa chief economist Wandile Sihlobo yesterday. “We face serious challenges in South Africa’s agriculture, the most pressing one being foot-and-mouth disease (FMD),” he said.
Ban on Brazil poultry imports adds to SA food insecurity

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2 hours agoThe neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox. I grew up on a small farm in central Pennsylvania with a small herd of cattle, pigs and chickens, but my folks weren’t real farmers. My father was an insurance agent and my mother a …
Winter arrives with double cold fronts and chilly nights

3 days ago | citizen.co.za | Marizka Coetzer

The first of the winter cold fronts moving over parts of the country is a preview of the rest of the season. Vox Weather meteorologist Annette Botha said it was officially winter in South Africa, although some argue winter only starts on 21 June. The first of two cold fronts moving in over the country with chilly temperatures are a taste of what’s to come. “A stronger, more intense cold front is set to hit on Saturday.
Winter arrives with double cold fronts and chilly nights

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Marizka Coetzer

1 hour agoGauteng to unveil new ‘cutting-edge technological’ number plate systemMotor vehicles in Gauteng will soon feature new, cutting-edge technology and possibly James Bond 007-style number plates, in an effort to mitigate …7 hours agoWarren Report: Musk Leveraged Government Access for Personal GainSen.
Rand Water completes maintenance, but municipal failures may leave taps dry

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Marizka Coetzer

Residents can expect water supply to return after Rand Water completed major maintenance ahead of schedule. Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo confirmed the utility completed the maintenance to key infrastructures that started last week, but warned the water supply issues from the municipality to consumer would remain the same.
Rand Water completes maintenance, but municipal failures may leave taps dry

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Marizka Coetzer

13 hours agoJOHANNESBURG (AP) — A second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a refugee program announced by the Trump administration, officials and advocacy groups said Monday. Nine people, including families, arrived late last week, said Jaco Kleynhans, head of international …