The SAQ is a cornerstone of the SIZA Compliance Programme. It empowers suppliers to benchmark their practices against legal & ethical standards, supports continuous improvement &forms part of SIZA’s between-audit monitoring process in preparation for your next third-party audit.

Thank you to all the suppliers in the Northern Cape who welcomed SIZA's Environmental Specialists with open arms and shared with us their experiences. Together, we continue to build a culture of environmental responsibility, continuous improvement and resilient agriculture.

SIZA is pleased to invite pome producers to our upcoming Online Pome Producers Forum, where we will share feedback on the compliance outcomes from the latest season. If you would like to attend this forum, send an email to [email protected]

Are you registered yet? For more information on our trainings, visit our website at siza.co.za To register, pop Kara du Toit an email at [email protected] Hope to see you online!

Join us for an informative training webinar on SIZATrack360, SIZA’s cost-effective recordkeeping system that helps producers capture, manage & share verified sustainability data with buyers while supporting environmental standard requirements & reporting on your carbon footprint.

At SIZA, we believe that collaboration and connection are at the heart of building a stronger and more sustainable agricultural sector. This Heritage Day, let’s celebrate our shared South African spirit, different backgrounds, different traditions, but stronger together.

SIZA is pleased to invite citrus producers to our upcoming Online Citrus Supplier Forum, where we will share feedback on the compliance outcomes from the latest season. If you would like to attend this forum, send an email to [email protected]

The SIZA Conference highlighted that compliance is not simply an audit requirement. It is a strategic investment in trust, sustainability, workforce wellbeing & environmental stewardship. View the video here: youtu.be/hkCSxGY8nCs

SIZA would like to sincerely thank all the auditors and audit firms who participated. We recognise the commitment, professionalism & hard work that auditors contribute throughout the year to support credible, consistent & meaningful sustainability practices across the industry.

The Social Compliance webinar is designed to equip suppliers with the knowledge to successfully implement the SIZA Standard requirements. During the webinar, you will gain valuable insights into legal requirements and how to prepare for your upcoming audit.

Don’t miss our upcoming SIZA training sessions! Strengthen your knowledge, build your skills and stay up to date with the latest developments in SIZA’s Social and Environmental Compliance Programmes. To register, please contact Kara du Toit at [email protected].

The SIZA Voice for All Programme aims to create a transparent and credible grievance mechanism for South African suppliers. To register, please contact Kara du Toit at [email protected].

Thank you to Wayne Mansfield from Fruitfield Farming and Sam Louw from the Citrus Academy for the valuable conversations and shared insights. Collaboration and open dialogue are key to finding practical solutions and driving meaningful change across our industry.

Wian van Niekerk and Matthew Wessels are proud to engage with citrus growers, researchers, and industry partners this week at the CRI Symposium in the Drakensberg. Come say hello if you spot the SIZA team!

A decade of memories, milestones, impact, partnerships and incredible stories, all captured in one special publication. Access the 10-Year Book online: siza.co.za/siza-10-year-cele… View the 10-Year Booklet Video: youtu.be/yvaPnA8qFJU

The SIZA Conference 2026 concluded with Georgina Hewitt providing a powerful presentation on the entire value chain's responsibilities to ensure we all work together in collaboration and make South African agriculture the front runner it already is.

What an insightful panel discussion from industry experts on effective grievance systems. We heard from Rowen Markie, Fhumulani Ratshitanga, Marietjie Bezuidenhout, and Evan Cupido on why data on grievances is so important and why effective feedback is required.

A roaring round of applause to our four incredible panellists — Mecia Petersen, Mariette Kotze, Alana Snyman and Henko Vlok — for sharing such informative insights during our panel discussion, “From Policy to Practice: Compliance Beyond the File on the Shelf.”