As the US import tariffs come into effect today, fruit growers have already expressed concern over exports. The Western Cape is said export billions of rands in fruit to the US annually. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has warned that the tariffs imposed by the US will hurt South African citrus farms and the rural communities. The CGA is calling on the South African government to prioritise immediate negotiations with the US on tariff reductions or exemptions on citrus, saying this is "urgently needed" to avoid job and revenue losses. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gerrit van der Merwe, who is the  Chairperson of the The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa...

<p>As the US import tariffs come into effect today, fruit growers have already expressed concern over exports. The Western Cape is said export billions of rands in fruit to the US annually. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has warned that the tariffs imposed by the US will hurt South African citrus farms and the rural communities. The CGA is calling on the South African government to prioritise immediate negotiations with the US on tariff reductions or exemptions on citrus, saying this is "urgently needed" to avoid job and revenue losses. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gerrit van der Merwe, who is the &nbsp;Chairperson of the The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa...</p>

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

<p>News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. </p>