Lucrative GAME-MEAT MARKET

“Many opportunities are offered by the uniqueness of South Africa as a country with its natural resources.”

The stark, naked fact of a dwindling South African economy with questionable electricity supply from Eskom is seen against the background of inter alia the following:

• red meat price increases at the highest rate of all food products year-on-year, despite a marked slowdown in food inflation, according to a statement by Statistics SA;

• the threat of land expropriation without compensation;

• inadequate influx control into South Africa from foreign countries (Gauteng report);

• depleted resources, i.e. food, shelter and medical supplies (City of Tshwane);

• adaptation plan to climate change in South Africa not being implemented; and

• an ongoing 14-year lack of a regulatory system for the lucrative and growing game meat industry.

The truth is that many opportunities