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'Tariff-wielding barbarian': EFF slams Trump over G20 snub and land reform claims

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) fiercely rebuke US President Donald Trump's claims about land confiscation and genocide against white farmers, labelling them as 'delusional' and part of a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining South Africa's leadership ahead of the G20 Summit.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

South African citrus producers brace for impact of Trump’s tariffs

As President Trump imposes a staggering 30% tariff on South African citrus exports, producers are left to weigh the consequences.

Business Economy
Se-Anne Rall|Published

SA farmer, caught allegedly sharing child pornography with 'teenage girl', faces jail in US

A 43-year-old South African man living in the US faces serious federal charges for distributing child pornography, including to an undercover agent posing as a 13-year-old.

The Star News
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

South African farmer, caught allegedly sharing child pornography with 'teenage girl', faces up to 20 years in US jail

A 43-year-old South African man living in the US faces serious federal charges for distributing child pornography, including to an undercover agent posing as a 13-year-old.

News Crime and Courts
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Is the Expropriation Act a threat to foreign investment in South Africa? Billionaire Rob Hersov weighs in

Billionaire Rob Hersov speaks out against the Expropriation Act, claiming it drives away foreign investment.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

AfriForum seeks international legal avenues against 'Kill the Boer' chant

AfriForum said it was taking its fight against the controversial 'Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer' chant to international legal avenues.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Revitalising South Africa’s seed systems: a call for inclusive reform

South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a crossroads. Whilst the country boasts one of the most industrialised seed industries on the continent, it remains inaccessible to a significant portion of smallholder farmers. A recent policy gap analysis by the Agricultural Research Council and the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network reveals alarming disparities in South Africa’s seed systems.

Business Report Opinion
Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela|Published

FW de Klerk Foundation slams Donald Trump's offer to white farmers as based on disinformation and cheap politics

FW de Klerk Foundation vehemently opposes Donald Trump's claims about South Africa, labelling his citizenship offer to white farmers as fuelled by disinformation

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

PepsiCo, Absa back South Africa farmers’ online marketplace

Khula Pty Ltd. ’s app has 20 000 users, ranging from emerging to commercial farmers, and targets R200 million in funding by mid-year, co-founder and CEO Karidas Tshintsholo said in an interview

Business Report
Bloomberg|Published

Indian police fire tear gas to halt farmers' protest march

Indian police fired tear gas Friday at protesting farmers attempting to march to the capital New Delhi to push for their longstanding demand of guaranteed minimum prices for their crops.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published