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AFGRI Agri Services to construct new grain bunker in the Eastern Cape to support local farming community  

AFGRI Agri Services, one of South Africa’s leading agricultural services companies, has constructed a new grain bunker in the Eastern Cape to support the local farming community in support of Government’s vision of expanding the country’s agriculture footprint. This is according to AFGRI Agri Services CEO, Jacob de Villiers, who says the new bunker near […]

#BullsFamily bid Visagie farewell

The Blue Bulls Company confirmed today that experienced hooker Jaco Visagie will be leaving Loftus Versfeld and will link up with the Emirates Lions. Visagie made his first-class debut in 2013’s Vodacom Cup and went on to represent the franchise at all levels including U19, U21, Currie Cup and Vodacom Super Rugby. He earned his […]

#BullsFamily bids farewell to Odendaal

The Blue Bulls Company today confirmed that center Burger Odendaal will be departing the #BullsFamily. The 27-year-old, who also captained the Vodacom Bulls earlier this year, will be making his way across the Jukskei to neighbouring franchise, the Emirates Lions. Odendaal started his professional career at Loftus in 2012 making his debut in the Vodacom […]

#BullsFamily bids farewell to flank Josh Strauss

The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that it has reached a mutual settlement with flank Josh Strauss regarding his departure from Loftus. The Scottish international joined the Vodacom Bulls in 2019 and featured strongly in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby competition before it was halted due to Covid-19. Contrary to media reports, there […]

#BullsFamily lock in Manjezi 

The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that 25-year-old lock forward Sintu Manjezi will join the Vodacom Bulls from the Toyota Cheetahs from 1 July. Manjezi has stamped his authority in the Guinness PRO14 in recent seasons as a tough as nails and uncompromising lock in the Toyota Cheetahs’ pack. His core strength in the scrum coupled […]

Du Plessis joins #BullsFamily as Head of Junior Rugby

The Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce that former Grey College 1st XV coach, Wessel du Plessis, will join the #BullsFamily as Head of Junior Rugby with Director of Rugby, Jake White, continuing his mandate of revitalising all of the franchise’s structures. The 35-year-old Du Plessis represented the Toyota Free State Cheetahs U20s and […]

#BullsFamily: Carr has joined the group

The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that the athletic loose forward Nizaam Carr will join the #BullsFamily and will link up with the team as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions are relaxed. The 29-year-old former Bishops Diocesan College scholar is no stranger to the South African rugby landscape as he stamped his authority […]

Hendricks continues hunt at Loftus

The Blue Bulls Company is proud to announce that crowd favorite Cornal Hendricks has re-signed with the Vodacom Bulls, committing his immediate future to the #BullsFamily. The 32-year-old Springbok wing won over rugby lovers around the country with his intense energy on the field and his strong finishing skills. Jake White, director of rugby at […]

Vodacom Bulls establish Relief Fund

The Blue Bulls Company and Blue Bulls Rugby Union are proud to announce the establishment of the Vodacom Bulls Relief Fund, which is aimed at assisting employees and those that serve in club and community rugby in our region. This essential and ground-breaking initiative in the rugby industry has been kick-started by the generosity of […]

AFGRI Group Holdings legal team scores hat trick of awards in international legal competition

Centurion, 3 June 2020 – AFGRI Group Holdings, an investment holding company with interests in a number of food, agriculture and financial services related companies providing products and services to ensure sustainable agriculture and food security, is proud to announce that its in-house legal department won three awards at the In-House Community Counsels of the […]