Thirty years after the dawn of democracy held up the mirror of the Constitution promising that the dispossessed would finally reclaim their birthright, the soil…
Posts tagged as “agriculture”
Parliament calls for action as farmworker schemes fail beneficiaries
More than R683 million has been approved across 89 farmworker equity schemes, but many beneficiaries have seen limited economic benefits.
Growing more than potatoes in the shadow of the Blouberg
Restoring black participation in commercial agriculture is not simply about producing bigger harvests
Amajuba traditional leaders demand greater role in mining decisions
Traditional leaders say mining’s success has not been matched by tangible improvements in many surrounding communities.
Fishers unite to reclaim livelihoods and dignity
A major boost came through a R1.7 million grant from the National Development Agency (NDA)
Kgodiso Fund plants seeds of change to reshape black agribusiness
The individual struggle of black start up farmers is mirrored by a systemic shift in how development capital is managed
A time to heal and rebuild for Sebilong community after historic land return
Despite the long wait, the return of the land has brought renewed hope
AmaMpondomise Princess walking firmly into the future
AmaMpondomise Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam carries the weight of history on her shoulders, yet she walks firmly into the future. Born into the Mpondomise Kingdom…
Hunger declines globally, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report
An estimated 8.2 percent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5 percent in 2023 and 8.7…
Third of the world’s population can’t afford a healthy diet
In low-income and lower-middle-income countries, the number of people unable to afford healthy diets grew from 2019 to 2022









