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Court order needs teeth

There is now another court order against Ndlambe Municipality for its neglect of the stray cattle issue and its mismanagement of commonages. But will it make any difference? Residents who follow the issue might remember a very similar…

PERMITS AND CONTROL: Ndlambe Municipality has again been ordered by the high court in Makhanda to address the stray cattle issue Picture: JON HOUZET

Court order on cattle

Ndlambe Municipality again given deadlines to address issues Another high court judgment has been handed down on the issue of stray cattle on Ndlambe’s roads and the municipality’s mismanagement of its commonages. Three years after…

Bikers ride against farm attacks

Although speaking out against farm attacks and murders was expressed loudly, last Saturday bikers from around the area, as well as in many other places around South Africa, had an opportunity to meet, greet and socialise (Covid-19…

Riding to protect our farmers

In a nationwide event to express concern for the plight of farmers in South Africa, Bikers for clubs around the country, along with individual motorcyclists road in convoy on Saturday. In the Ndlambe area, bikers met at various locations…

FOOD SECURITY: Farmers have to ensure food security during lockdown Picture: PINTEREST

Statement by MEC of rural development and agrarian reform, MS Nomakhosazana Meth pleading with farm owners, farm managers and labour brokers to comply with government guidelines on the management of covid-19 during fruit picking

Covid-19 has revealed the importance of those responsible for keeping our food supply available, whilst continue to work, often in poor conditions to ensure Eastern Cape and the country do not go food insecure. While majority of South…

Poultry, dairy, pig and fish farms are highly reliant on electricity, as are large-scale and small farmers.Image: esvetleishaya / 123RF Stock Photo

Load-shedding a disaster for animals and farmers, says NSPCA

As load-shedding continues to leave parts of the country without electricity for hours on end, the impact is being felt by farmers and their animals. The National Council of SPCAs says it has “grave concerns” for animals that depend on…

Opinion: ANC land decision ‘cry the beloved country’

It is a big moment for SA‚ and for President Cyril Ramaphosa. His reservations about expropriation without compensation are well known. But even as he danced about his late-night announcement on Tuesday — “the ANC will finalise a proposed…

Land expropriation a bitter pill for farmers

Farming associations have slammed the ANC’s announcement that it intends to amend the constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. Transvaal Agricultural Union (Tau SA) president Louis Meintjes said in a statement…