On 25 August 2025, the Minister of Agriculture approved the request by the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) to continue statutory measures relating to levies, records and returns, and registrations in the pork industry. These measures will be in effect for a three-year period, from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028 and entail a levy of R15,51 per slaughtered pig. The levy remains unchanged from current levels for the next three years, as the SAPPO board agreed that, after an extended period of financial pressure, no increases should be made.
Strategic allocation of levy income
The Minister endorsed the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC’s) required allocation of levy income to ensure targeted investment in industry development:
- ~70% will support generic functions such as:
- Business intelligence and market data
- Consumer assurance and education
- Research and development
- ≤10% will be allocated to administration, ensuring operational efficiency.
- ≥20% will be dedicated to transformation, empowering previously disadvantaged individuals in line with NAMC transformation guidelines.
Impact on stakeholders
The continuation of statutory levies allows SAPPO to fulfil its responsibilities to various stakeholders across the pork value chain. These include:
- Provision of industry research and market intelligence.
- Consumer education to support increased pork consumption.
- Consumer assurance through the administration and continuous strategic improvement of the Pork 360 scheme.
- Transformation initiatives, including training, mentorship, and market access.
- Animal disease surveillance and strategic support on disease-related issues to governmental bodies.
- Value chain stakeholder alignment on key issues such as product quality and animal welfare.
This renewed commitment to statutory levies reflects a shared vision for a competitive, inclusive, and sustainable pork industry in South Africa.
