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The rising cost of storms and what it means for South African farmers

Recent severe weather events across South Africa have once again highlighted the agricultural sector's growing exposure to climate-related risks. While hail has historically been one o...

News & Events

29 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Rooted in resilience: Petro Harmse on farming, risk and breaking barriers in agri-insurance

Agriculture remains one of South Africa’s most male-dominated industries, but the picture is starting to shift. While Q4:2024 data reveals male employment in the sector stood at 628 00...

News & Events

12 Aug 2025 · 5 min read

Crop insurance critical to safeguard South Africa’s food security

The agriculture sector is integral to both the South African economy as well as our food security. According to the latest Santam Insurance Barometer report, the industry contributes aro...

Crops News & Events

26 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Climate change wreaks havoc on seasonal farming crops agriculture: SA’s biggest GDP contributor battles climate change risk

The agriculture sector is vital for economic growth. It contributes 3% to GDP, supports 941 000 jobs, and generated US$13,2 billion in export revenue in 2023 – South Africa produces 10...

Crops News & Events

19 Aug 2024 · 5 min read

How the insurance industry can mitigate SA’s climate-related losses and boost economic resilience

Earlier this year, KwaZulu-Natal experienced such severe floods that Santam could only describe the phenomenon, which washed away houses, roads, bridges, and business premises, as the mo...

Irrigation

16 Nov 2022 · 5 min read