Ubuntu in the platteland
Despite what many people, particularly politicians, in the cities say, white farmers show time and time again they're willing to help their emerging black counterparts, writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Nafu SNAFU
South Africa urgently needs a strong body to represent emerging farmers, and agricultural leadership should always be a case of "for farmers, by farmers", writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Isue date: 12 November 2010
Isue date: 12 November 2010
The hope of a nation
Phangisile writes an open letter to professional farmers-in-waiting, particularly students who will graduate soon.
Will blacks ever own land?
Instead of the option to buy at the end of the lease period, the land affairs department simply extends it, which means land reform farmers can't own their own land, writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Show me the money!
The current allocation for agriculture accounts for just 0,4% of the national budget. But the real reason why so little money is being sent farmers' way might just surprise some, writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Remembering Beauty
The recent passing away of my farm's former general assistant Beauty Zondi brought home the realities of access to health education and services for farmworkers.
Why success is non-negotiable
We have to attract more youngsters to farming, but to do this, existing farmers must succeed, writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Totally unacceptable
Farmworkers say abuse is widespread. Farmers say this isn't true. So where does the truth lie? Possibly on the side of the road near Groblersdal, writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Lessons from Dharavi
It's one of Asia's biggest slums, but it's also a business hive where people make a living, proving that the human spirit can triumph over adversity.
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