Industry Reacts as Thousands of Jobs at Risk following Tongaat Hulett's Failed Rescue
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South Africa’s sugar industry is sounding the alarm after the potential liquidation of Tongaat Hulett, warning that the collapse of the 134-year-old producer could destabilise the entire sector. Growers say the move threatens thousands of jobs, rural economies, and the livelihoods of more than a million people who depend on the sugar value chain.
SA Canegrowers is urging government to intervene urgently, arguing that the loss of Tongaat’s milling and refining operations would have immediate and devastating consequences for growers and surrounding communities.
We speak to key industry stakeholders following the developments at Tongaat Hulett and some of the challenges facing the implementation of the National Sugar Masterplan 2030.
1. Pratish Sharma – Commercial Canegrower
2. Dr Thomas Funke – CEO of SA Canegrowers Association
3. Kulani Siweya - SASA National Markets & Trade Policy Executive
SA Canegrowers is urging government to intervene urgently, arguing that the loss of Tongaat’s milling and refining operations would have immediate and devastating consequences for growers and surrounding communities.
We speak to key industry stakeholders following the developments at Tongaat Hulett and some of the challenges facing the implementation of the National Sugar Masterplan 2030.
1. Pratish Sharma – Commercial Canegrower
2. Dr Thomas Funke – CEO of SA Canegrowers Association
3. Kulani Siweya - SASA National Markets & Trade Policy Executive
