2014 Fruit gala awards
The deciduous fruit industry awarded stakeholders who have contributed significantly to the success of the industry at a gala event recently.
Fund set up to pay veld fire victims’ medical bills
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has created a special fund to assist people who were injured during the veld fires that have occurred in the province so far this year.
SAPS ups its game in response to KZN farm murders
After being accused of dragging its heels in responding to the scene of a double farm murder in KwaZulu-Natal’s Paulpietersburg area earlier this month, the SAPS has responded with quick arrests.
NERPO rejects land ceiling
A land reform proposal suggesting that 50% of all commercial farms be given to farm workers “was not practical”.
Transnet increases terminals carrier fleet
In preparation for the reefer peak season, which commences between October and March, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in Cape Town will increase the terminals carrier fleet from eight to 12.
Botha positive about SA economy in 2015
An impressive array of indicators pointed to sound prospects for an economic revival in 2015, according to economist Dr Roelof Botha.
Fires rage in Ladybrand, Clocolan
Four fires are ravaging veld in Ladybrand, Clocolan and Ficksburg in the Free State.
Land Bank plans to borrow from World Bank
Land Bank wants to borrow R1 billon from the World Bank to fund developing-farming operations and expand its loan book.
Court sentences Chinese national to 10 years for ivory possession
A Cape Town magistrate’s court has sentenced a Chinese national to 10 years in jail or a fine of R5 million for the illegal possession of ivory on Friday.
SA citrus growers suspend exports to EU
The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has suspended exports to the EU after another four consignments were found with citrus black spot.
Change in VAT rules will hit potato farmers
The proposed repeal of zero-rated VAT on agricultural inputs such as animal feed, fertilisers, plants and seeds will add to the already compromised profitability of the sector, said Potatoes SA (PSA).
Suspected elephant poachers arrested in Mozambique
Conservation and law enforcement officials in Mozambique are celebrating the arrest of six alleged elephant poachers suspected of killing 39 elephants this year alone.
Land summit proposes moratorium on foreign-owned land
More than 2 500 delegates at the recent Land Tenure Summit proposed that government have a moratorium on the acquisition of land in foreigners’ possession.
Lack of government resources ‘exacerbated’ Free State fire damage
The extent of the damage caused by the past weeks’ devastating fires in the Free State could have been managed much better were it not for the lack of resources and poor co-ordination mechanisms in the Free State, said DA leader Roy Jankielsohn.
National Arbour week launch
A plan to plant 4 500 trees in Soweto was launched at Mofolo City Park on Monday to celebrate Arbour Week, which runs until 7 September.
200 000ha lost to veld fires
The eastern Free State has lost 200 000ha of grazing in 12 veld fires over the past week.
Nandos procures chilli from smallholder farmers
Nandos has initiated a new procurement programme to source its global requirements of African Bird’s Eye (ABE) chilli also known as ‘peri-peri’ from small farmers in various countries in Southern Africa.
Warning: veld fires continue in the eastern Free State
There is a high risk warning for veld fires in the Free State. This follows reports yesterday (28 August) of fires in the Arlington area, which have now been brought under control.
Veld fire warning for the eastern Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has issued an urgent warning about veld fires in the province.
Political uncertainty as high now as in 1993
Political uncertainty has risen to levels previously experienced in 1993 at the time of Chris Hani’s assassination.
