Meat importers call on govt to reopen for poultry imports from countries free of avian flu! The Association of Meat Importers is calling for the Agriculture Department to reopen poultry imports from countries free from avian influenza.
Since May 16, South Africa has imposed a ban on its primary poultry supplier, Brazil, owing to an outbreak of avian flu.
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This has forced the government to look towards countries like Sweden, Denmark and Belgium, which are unaffected by the outbreak.
CEO of Meat Importers Association, Imameleng Mothebe, said, “Opening access to each additional AI-free market will help stabilise prices, ensure availability of affordable protein, safeguard jobs in the process and ensure our country is future-proofed of avian influenza supply shortages.”
In other news – Ayanda Thabethe and her man celebrate love and milestones
Media personality Ayanda Thabethe and her partner, businessman Peter Matsimbe, are celebrating four years of love, family, and commitment. The couple, who share two children, recently marked their anniversary with a heartfelt message from Ayanda.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Ayanda reminisced about the day they met—May 31, 2021. With deep affection, she wrote: “Four years ago on May 31 2021, I met the guy I wanted to annoy forever. Read More
