Farming is the backbone of South Africa. It feeds the country, creates jobs and is one of our biggest trade industries. So when First National Bank (FNB) and Sibanye-Stillwater invited Del Oil to take part in their Agricultural Open Finance Day, we were proud to be in the room.
About the day
FNB and Sibanye-Stillwater hosted the event on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at the Beatrix Church Hall, under the theme “Leading the Field, Sowing the Future”. They brought new and commercial farmers, and locals who hope to start farming, together with banks, agricultural organisations and service providers, so that farmers could explore funding options, get expert advice and put their questions directly to the people who can help.
The day is part of a four-event programme that FNB and Sibanye-Stillwater are rolling out across the country, with further sessions planned for Gauteng, Limpopo and the North West. Their aim is to grow agriculture as a lasting source of jobs and income in communities that have traditionally depended on mining.
Sibanye-Stillwater spoke about investing in the future of mining towns. FNB reaffirmed its commitment to helping farmers with funding and the financial side of their businesses. Organisations including Phahama Grain Phakama and Red Meat Industry Services shared practical farming and business knowledge.
Why Del Oil was there
Diesel is one of a farm’s biggest running costs. Oageng Mabusela introduced Del Oil’s services to the farmers and spent the day at our stand talking through their fuel needs.
We went to give farmers of every size a better way to manage that cost. Paying garage prices, or spending capital on tanks before the first harvest, takes money out of a business at the moment it needs it most. Our goal is to help farmers keep that money and reinvest it in their farms.
How Del Oil helps farmers
- Better pricing. Competitive bulk diesel prices, so you are not paying garage prices.
- Delivered to your farm. We deliver on site, so your machinery keeps working and you save the trips to town.
- Tanks on site. We help you set up diesel storage on your farm, which is pivotal both for starting out and for growing.
- Every size of farm. We supply from 1,000 litres to millions of litres, so emerging and commercial farmers get the same service.
- Help with the SARS diesel rebate. We assist with the rebate process for qualifying agricultural machinery.
- More money back in your business. Lower fuel costs and no wasted spend mean more to reinvest in seed, equipment and people.
In the press
The Free State Sun covered the day on its front page on 13 November 2026. Click or tap the page to read more.
Photos from the day
Talk to us
Whether you are planting your first hectare or running a commercial operation, we would like to hear from you. Call +27 68 578 5425 or request a quote online.