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The government has expressed "great concern" following the latest executive order issued by US President Donald Trump, which cuts aid to South Africa because of alleged race-based discrimination against Afrikaners and alleged "aggressive positions" towards the US and its allies. Trump's order instructs his government to offer resettlement for Afrikaners who are seeking to escape persecution from racially discriminatory laws and expropriation without compensation. "It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa's profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid," said the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) in a statement on Saturday. "We are concerned by what seems to be a campaign of misinformation and propaganda aimed at misrepresenting our great nation. It is disappointing to observe that such narratives seem to have found favour among decision-makers in the United States of America."
Die landbou het min aandag gekry in pres. Cyril Ramaphosa se staatsrede, maar hy het groot gewag gemaak van Suid-Afrika se soewereiniteit, sy buitelandse betrekkinge en die belangrikheid van samewerking en vennootskappe in die land. Die regering sal die volgende drie jaar meer as R940 miljard op infrastruktuur bestee.” Dit sal ten bate van paaie en brûe, damme en waterweë, en hawens, lughawens en energieverskaffing wees. Ramaphosa het gesê daar word gewerk om die Afrika-vryhandelsooreenkoms ten volle in werking te stel, sodat die handelsversperrings op die vasteland afgebreek kan word.
Akkerland has been used by Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) director Theo de Jager – who was involved in the initial case in 2018 – with the financial backing of AfriForum and closely linked trade union Solidarity, to stoke fears around expropriation without compensation. Saai is a rights group that focuses exclusively on supporting farmers and has litigated extensively against the government over land issues since its creation in the wake of the Akkerland case in 2018. Court documents show that between 2015 and 2017, the department had made three offers to Akkerland – first at R17 million, then at R20.7 million, twice. News 24
Die toestand van paaie in die Vrystaat het oor die afgelope jare so verswak dat boere met geen ander keuse gelaat is as om self herstelwerk te doen nie. Dit weens die regering se laakbare versuim om die nodige infrastruktuur in stand te hou.Boere moet op hul eie koste duisende kilometer se paaie skraap, terwyl die departement nie net versuim om paaie te onderhou nie, maar ook geen plan gereed het om nuwe padskraper-operateurs op te lei terwyl bestaande operateurs binnekort aftree nie. “Die paaie is so sleg dat logistieke maatskappye weier om boere se produkte te vervoer, wat ʼn direkte impak op hul inkomste en voedselvoorsiening het. “Die aartappel-oesseisoen is reeds aan die gang, en boere moet werkers oor uiters gevaarlike paaie vervoer, wat hul lewe in gevaar stel.”
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order outlining plans for the resettlement of white South African farmers and their families in the United States. The White House has stated that efforts will be made to prioritise their admission through the United States Refugee Admissions Program. These farmers, primarily Afrikaners of Dutch and French descent, have been the focus of political controversy, with Trump and other figures framing their situation as a human rights crisis. In addition to the relocation plan, Trump has also followed through on his warning to South Africa by freezing financial aid to the country. The decision marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Pretoria, stemming from South Africa’s land reform policies and its international stance against Israel.
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AgriSA, representing South Africa’s agricultural sector, acknowledges President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, which underscored the pivotal role agriculture plays in the nation’s economy. As the backbone of South Africa’s economic landscape, agriculture serves as a catalyst for growth, job creation, and food security.
Free State Agriculture welcomes the support pledged to the agricultural sector this week by President Trump. According to Francois Wilken, President of Free State Agriculture, the organisation is encouraged that the US government has heeded the pleas of South African farmers and acknowledged that farmers’ safety and property rights are under threat from the ANC-led government.
There was also another matter where the expropriation act was abused. Plaaswerf Beleggings CC, a private commercial property owner in Heidelberg, Gauteng, leased its property to the Gauteng Department of Health for use as a mortuary. After years of non-payment, they obtained an eviction order, which was executed in June 2020. Two months later,
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on February 5 that he will not attend a Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers meeting later this month in South Africa because of its land and climate change policies and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The red meat industry in South Africa has welcomed improved biosecurity measures that have led to increased livestock exports in 2024, as reported by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC). Despite past outbreaks of avian influenza, African swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease, the sector is showing strong recovery.
Dear President Donald Trump, I am a farmer in the Limpopo province of South Africa and lead our network for family farmers, Saai, which is similar to your Farm Bureau or National Farmers Union.
Die meeste mense weet dit nie, maar elke keer wanneer koeie winde opbreek, moe en kou, deel hulle inligting wat ‘n storie vertel oor hul gesondheid en welsyn. Die werk van navorsers van die kollege van landbou en natuurwetenskappe by die Virginia technikon in Amerika, mag binnekort meer lig werp op wat koeie vir ons probeer sê, en dié inligting kan gebruik word om hul welstand te verbeter.
The poultry industry has called on Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen to take decisive action to facilitate the implementation of a flu vaccination programme. Political intervention by Steenhuisen would make the requirements less onerous and is the only way forward, Izaak Breitenbach of the SA Poultry Association told the FairPlay Bulletin.
A lot of people are quibbling over the Expropriation Act and what it may mean. But the situation is way worse, because it is not a standalone piece of legislation. The worst of these is the Land Courts Act, which has been passed and signed but not yet promulgated.
The US-China trade war may present unexpected opportunities for African exporters as the two economic giants seek alternative markets. Iain Williamson, CEO of Old Mutual, suggests Africa could benefit by supplying raw materials and agricultural goods to the US, replacing Chinese imports.
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Following US President Donald Trump's latest order against South Africa, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel on Saturday said that his organisation remained committed to South Africa and its future.
Suid-Afrikaners kan hul staal vir lang uitgerekte hofsake om die Onteieningswet te keer; en lang hofsake waar nul-vergoeding in onteieningsake ter sprake is. Daar is met reg kommer oor wat die wet vir die land se ekonomie en voedselsekerheid gaan beteken. Die ANC het die afgelope 30 jaar reeds bewys dat hulle hul eie belange voor dié van die land plaas. TLU SA het tereg opgemerk dat die grys areas van die wet voorsiening maak vir misbruik, korrupsie en onregverdige praktyke.
Data from the Department of Agriculture shows that domestic agricultural output in 2023/24 had more than doubled the size in 1994. A few sectors did not drive this expansion, but it has been widespread; livestock, horticulture and field crops have all seen strong growth over this period.
More than 10,000 white South African farmers have expressed interest in relocating to the United States following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The move has sparked intense debate, raising concerns about the potential economic and social consequences for South Africa. According to the order, the US Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security will take steps to admit and resettle Afrikaners under the United States Refugee Admissions Program. The directive aims to provide humanitarian relief to those allegedly facing systemic discrimination.
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AgriSA says it rejects Trump’s claim of land confiscation. AgriSA president, Jaco Minnaar speaks to eNCA's @FrancisHerd. Stay tuned to channel #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/U2PlM1vWiH
— eNCA (@eNCA) February 8, 2025
[WATCH] Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen expresses his desire for the Afrikaner community to remain in the country rather than leave, especially in light of the recent sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/3L5UyOHyuT
— SABC News (@SABCNews) February 8, 2025
[WATCH] Neil Diamond, President of the SA Chamber of Commerce USA, says in the 18 hours since the executive order was signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, they have received more than 10,000 requests from South Africans who wish to relocate to the United States. pic.twitter.com/Y3j0nR3oI7
— SABC News (@SABCNews) February 8, 2025
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AfriForum has exposed itself as not committed to building the country, says ANC first deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane. This is as the debate rages on over the Expropriation Act. #SouthAfricaTonight #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct pic.twitter.com/hOaUuzhSju
— eNCA (@eNCA) February 9, 2025
Message from South African farmer and leader of SAAI farmers org, mr @TheoDJager pic.twitter.com/a33DectAcO
— Boer (@twatterbaas) February 9, 2025
