Outrage breaks in SA over Botswana veggie restriction

The commotion brews from what SA farmer associations deem as a reinstatement of the veggie ban without consultation with veggie exporters from other countries.

This week, the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture announced a temporary restriction of 16 vegetable types ranging from tomatoes, onions, green peppers and potatoes. The restriction, which is not like the 2021 ban, is a move to restore the equilibrium of local demand with supply from local farmers.