Farming
Covid-19: Are agricultural workers being protected?
Labour Department warns companies to comply or face closure
By Liezl Human
News | 1 April 2020
Human Rights Commission asked to look at farm job losses and evictions
Seasonal farm worker says she was dismissed without full pay and told: “It’s because of the virus”
News | 23 March 2020
The dumping of former farm workers can never be justified
There should be a moratorium on farm evictions
By Carmen Louw
Right to reply | 18 March 2020
Women march against evictions in Drakenstein
“Share the land with those who work on it”
By Liezl Human
Brief | 6 March 2020
Farm worker challenges authorities in court over housing
Municipality and province accused of not meeting constitutional obligations
News | 20 February 2020
Court blocks development on Cape Flats Aquifer
City of Cape Town and provincial government told to consider new evidence
News | 19 February 2020
Reprieve for farm families facing second eviction
But municipalities wash their hands of responsibility for providing alternative accommodation
News | 12 December 2019
Extinction Rebellion urges Environment Minister to declare climate emergency
“This is the time for you to act”, Creecy told
News | 5 December 2019
The grim life of a Philippi farm worker
But farmers say they too are struggling
News | 22 November 2019