Farming
Frustrated Vrygrond residents protest destruction of chicken coop
The community has started to rebuild the structure
News | 16 July 2021
Activist accused of harassment agrees to apologise to Robertson farmers
Farmer says in court papers he may have suffered “economic harm” because of the activist
By Liezl Human
Brief | 7 June 2021
Government buys farm in Ventersdorp for evicted farm workers
The families have been living in community halls after spending nights on the roadside with their belongings
News | 13 May 2021
Labour Minister promises action against farmers
Dozens of farm workers complain of difficulties accessing UIF during Covid-19 lockdown
By Liezl Human
News | 7 May 2021
Urban livestock farmers desperate for grazing land
Pastures have been displaced by land occupation and private game reserve in Colchester
News | 4 May 2021
Zimbabwean mother and daughter start veggie farm after losing jobs during lockdown
Jane Hozheri says they are making more money farming than in their previous jobs
News | 24 March 2021
Farm workers say they have nothing to celebrate on Human Rights Day
Illegal evictions of farm dwellers on the rise, says union
News | 23 March 2021
Former farmworker refuses to leave her home of 30 years
Ladismith farmer says he needs the house for current workers
By Liezl Human
News | 17 March 2021
Labour Department to probe “poor conditions” on Cape farm
Workers are demanding running water, lower electricity rates and improved housing
By Liezl Human
News | 16 March 2021