Compliance Doesn’t Take a Holiday
Preparing for a Smooth Start to the New Year As a continuous improvement programme, SIZA emphasises that compliance is an ongoing journey, one that extends throughout the holiday season. This doesn’t mean businesses must constantly implement new requirements. Instead, it highlights the importance of maintaining consistent practices, whether during peak operations or quieter periods. Whether…
Having Trouble Logging into Your MySIZA Account? Here’s How to Get Back Online Quickly
The SIZA team has recently noticed an increase in users experiencing login difficulties on the MySIZA Platform. In most cases, these issues can be resolved quickly, often without needing assistance from the support team. To save time and get you back online faster, follow the simple steps below: Double-check your login details Ensure you use…
It’s the holidays! But does this mean we should be wasteful?
Tackling Increased Consumption and Waste During the Festive Period in Agriculture The festive season is often viewed as a time filled with abundance, whether it be food, gifts, family gatherings, travel, or, for some, production during peak season. This time of the year is marked by elevated agricultural production and consumption for several summer commodities.…
Water Stewardship and Climate Resilience during the Summer Months
Importance of water in South African agriculture Water is one of the globe’s most valuable resources, particularly in drought-prone agricultural hubs like South Africa. This is because both the quality and quantity of water directly affect all organisms, ecosystems, and biological processes, including agricultural production and sustainability. Furthermore, according to code requirement 3.1 of the…
Climate Change and Agriculture in South Africa: Challenges and Solutions
Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture in South Africa, affecting crop growth, productivity, and quality across all commodities. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events are disrupting traditional cultivation practices, threatening food security and livelihoods. Temperature fluctuations remain one of the most significant challenges, as many crops are highly sensitive to…
Ethical Employment Practices during Peak Season: Make SIZA a Lifestyle, Not Just a Compliance Initiative.
What is important when we talk about responsibilities toward seasonal and foreign labour in South African agriculture? For the majority of agricultural suppliers, the peak season typically occurs during harvests, when packhouses and processing facilities are operating at full capacity. For many South African farms and suppliers, seasonal workers are utilised during this time, and…
Worker Wellbeing and Social Responsibility During Festive Operations
The festive season marks one of the busiest periods in South African agriculture. For many suppliers, this time coincides with harvest peaks, tight packing schedules, logistical challenges, and export deadlines. While much of the country winds down for the holidays, agricultural sectors such as table grapes, stone fruit, and subtropical fruit ramp up for their…
Understanding Visibility Links on MySIZA
One of the key features of MySIZA is the visibility link system, which connects suppliers to buyers across the supply chain. These links enable buyers, exporters, and retailers to view the compliance status of their suppliers, ensuring transparency and trust throughout the agricultural sector. When a farm, packhouse, or other agricultural business grants visibility, their…
Which legal requirements form part of the SIZA Standards
The SIZA Standards are developed to encompass various South African laws, which cover topics like worker health and safety, environmental protection, and general labour and environmental management. Key legislation incorporated into the SIZA standards includes the National Environmental Management Act, the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Constitution of South…
