Meshack Mbuyazi had just emerged from a peace broking meeting which was also attended by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) premier Sihle Zikalala in Kwa-Mbonambi when he was gunned down in full view of community members this week.
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Braving falling rocks and raids for chrome
The promise of benefiting from the mineral wealth beneath the soil of their land remains a dangerous toil of dicing with death for Limpopo's zama zamas... Lucas Ledwaba documented their daily toil
Limpopo clan battles to restore sacred site
To the uninformed the great hill at Magoro may just be an ordinary part of the landscape but to the original people of this area it’s a holy site that connects them to the spiritual world.
How a sugarcane empowerment project is failing black farmers
The project was also aimed at providing much-needed economic relief to the orphaned, widowed and child-headed households whose land was to be leased for the programme.
The success of Peace Table Grapes
The Peace Table Grapes co-operative in Moganyaka village near Marble Hall is making its mark in a tough sector, farming table grapes which they export…
Forced evictions without compensation planned in KZN
Residents are facing an uphill battle with their municipality, and possible evictions from their homes after building it on land the government says belongs to them.
An unsung hero: Daniel “Kgomo” Morolong
In black East London, Morolong was a sort of lynchpin of life in pictures. He had a great flare and natural talent for photography.
Opinion: The emergence of innovative ideas through the Communal Property Association
The Mavungeni land-use strategy could prevent some challenges that Communal Property Association (CPAs) are faced with, writes Molatelo Mohale, a programme officer at the Nkuzi Development Association.
Frustrated CPAs revolt over ‘lack of government support’
Communal Property Association (CPA) representatives fed up with what they say is lack of support from government have resolved to form an independent union to tackle issues they claim are leading to the collapse of farming projects run by land claimant communities.
How the drought in KZN is hampering emerging farmers
Many up and coming farmers have resorted to buying water, an option they say isn't sustainable for the long-term.






