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Revised bill remains unlawful
The revised Expropriation Bill, like its earlier versions, allows the State to seize property without a prior court order. This is unconstitutional, says Dr Anthea Jeffery of the Institute for Race Relations.
Hake & pan-wilted greens
Here’s a way to rev up frozen hake. Playing anything but second fiddle to the fish is a crunchy assortment of slightly unusual green vegetables.
Learning from Eskom and others
Learn the critical lessons of corporate (mis)governance and don't take your organisation down the same road of failure.
Why conservation agriculture must be promoted in SA
In contrast to other parts of the world, like the Americas, the use of conservation agriculture methods in South Africa is still relatively limited. It is vital that this situation be remedied urgently, says Richard Findlay of the KZN No-Till Club.
Shares and capital gains tax
A recent case contains guidelines on penalties and interest under the Tax Administration Act – and how to lodge a successful objection.
Roast pork with white wine
Pork, red meat’s poor relation, makes a roast of multidimensional complexity if treated right. Thanks to crisp crackling with a moist interior, this roast adds its own special blessing to Sunday lunch.
Guided by economic realities
After so many false starts, we have surely learned enough lessons about land reform to start making the right decisions, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Lamb curry with dates, cream cheese and sweet potato
This magnificent invention can also be called curry without rice. A splendid combination of traditional Cape and KZN cooking, it provides both cook and diners with a powerful set of calming emotions.
Be a ‘realistic optimist’
If you have a tendency towards pessimism, you are heading for a career as a mediocre manager.
Imported products are cheap, but far from cheerful
Buying imported products because they are cheaper than locally produced products makes economic sense, right? Kevin Lovell, CEO of the SA Poultry Association, explains why it doesn’t.
Steak pie
Never judge a book by its cover, or a pie by its pastry. You never know what delicacies lie hidden beneath the dish’s crispy exterior. If it’s succulent texture and rich aroma you’re after, read on.
Why do we fear technology?
Effective hi-tech (and sometimes low-tech) solutions abound, yet many farmers are slow to adopt them.
Crusted chicken breasts with lemon butter sauce
This requires only a few simple ingredients and can be prepared quickly. But it tastes absolutely marvellous. What’s more, it goes with nearly any vegetable or salad you desire.
There’s little space to swing the fiscal cat…
SA’s low growth expectations, crumbling infrastructure and increasing social burden means that minister Nhlanhla Nene must take some brave decisions, says Agbiz economist Lindie Stroebel.
The hands that spoke a thousand words
A group of informed, successful, high profile and, above all, thinking South Africans met at the GIBS business school in Sandton, at the end of February.
Capital asset vs revenue asset
Beware – changing your intention about the nature of an asset can cost you more tax.
The ultimate steak sandwich
There’s nothing mysterious about a piece of cold meat between two slices of bread. But here we take the basic sandwich invention and thrust it right into the middle of fine dining, with your bare hands doing most of the work.
We’re in the same team – Cyril Xaba
Cyril Xaba, KZN MEC for the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, facilitated an historic meeting in January between his department and KZN commercial commodity organisations. Here he presented his new strategy for agribusiness in the province.
Wage woes
Money itself is not a sustainable motivator. In fact, if badly managed, it has the potential to demotivate.
