NEWS
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GOSA SYMPOSIUM
an enriching experience
THE COUNTRY'S GRAIN STORAGE ENTERPRISES MEET
ONCE A YEAR WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF PROMOTING AND
IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF AND WORK WITHIN
THE GRAIN HANDLING INDUSTRY. GOSA IS AN INDEPEN-
DENT ORGANISATION WHICH BRINGS RELEVANT INFOR-
MATION TO ITS MEMBERS AT THIS SYMPOSIUM.
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his year’s speakers were of
outstanding quality and
the very popular Dr Roelof Botha
brought a positive perspective, as
in the past. He is of the opinion
that the economy will grow this
year and that agriculture can
make a 1% contribution to the
GDP-growth rate. A weakening
of the rand is expected, which will
support exports. South Africa has
been a net exporter of food since
2012, despite the droughts. He
mentioned that there is a mass of
information in government and
that land reform will not take
place in the manner in which it is
being propagated at present.
Four years ago Brett Archibald
fell off a boat into the Indian
Ocean. The crew was unaware
of this tragedy and he spent 29
challenging hours in the ocean
before being saved. The whole
world became aware of what had
happened and it was the prayers
and faith of his family and friends
which carried him through. His
message was an inspiration for
every individual and organisation
facing difficult times.
Japie Snyman is a trader at
Seaboard Overseas Trading &
Shipping. He discussed statis
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