New landownership rules on the cards
Government is planning a major overhaul of property ownership rights in South Africa that will be outlined in a new Green Paper on land reform to be tabled in April,...
Tax now also on bakkies
National Treasury denied a request by the local automotive industry to exempt double-cabs and small bakkies from a new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tax that is to be implemented on...
How to oppose a mining application
Farmers are becoming aware of how little say they may have about mining activities taking place in close proximity to them or even on their own land, and the extent...
Withdrawal of millers from chamber ‘puts free-market system at risk’
Two of South Africa’s milling giants,Pioneer Foods and Premier Foods, as well as Pride Milling and Godrich Flour Mills, have quit their membership of the National Chamber of Milling and...
What it would take to change the constitution’s property clause
Threats of nationalising productive land have lead to concerns in the agricultural industry. But at present, Section 25 of the constitution guarantees the property rights of all.
Africa expected to play vital role in brewery merger
According to Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB Inbev), the world largest brewer, its takeover of SABMiller will create a truly global brewery business in which Africa will play a vital role.
Joburg auctions off unique cattle genes
The Johannesburg city council will Auctionoff the large Bovelder cattle herd that it has kept on Northern Farm, Diepsloot, Gauteng, for 40 years.
Agricultural markets will remain volatile
High price volatility is ongoing in agricultural markets, but recent price fluctuations don’t necessarily show it has increased, said Dr Holger Matthey of the trade and markets division of the...
Limpopo coal rush continues
Another big firm has set its sights on the coal fields in the Lephalale/Steenbokpan area, with Digby Wells & Associates initiating a public participation process to talk to interested and...
Land Bank stable despite 13% profit slump
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan praised Land Bank CEO Phakamani Hadebe and chairperson Dr Ben Ngubane for “turning around an important institution and setting it on a new and exciting strategic...
RVF fears flare up
Colder winter weather has slowed down Rift Valley fever (RVF), but outbreaks could start again in early summer, warned veterinarian Jannie van der Merwe at the Western Cape Milk Producers’...
Curtains for SADC Tribuna
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders apparently decided not to renew the terms of judges presiding over the SADC Tribunal, at the recent SADC summit in Windhoek, according to the...
