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Tshwane's agricultural sector calls for urgent city support to ensure food security
Local farmers in Tshwane are urging the city to provide essential resources to enhance food security and stimulate economic growth, as discussed during a recent stakeholder engagement session led by Mayor Nasiphi Moya.
Infighting erupts among beneficiaries of R200 million land claim in KwaDukuza
Infighting among beneficiaries of a R200 million land claim in KwaDukuza has raised concerns over financial mismanagement and illegal land sales, prompting a government investigation. "
Eersterust residents stand firm against government relocation amid housing crisis
Eersterust residents, threatened with relocation due to unsuitable land, passionately voice their frustrations over broken housing promises and demand urgent improvements to their living conditions.
Deputy minister urges urgent action to combat desertification and land degradation
In a powerful address at the UNCCD conference, Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts emphasises the urgent need for member states to enhance efforts against desertification, land degradation, and drought, setting the stage for crucial discussions on integrated solutions.
Tshwane DA cites planning tribunal delays as cause of development backlog
The DA in Tshwane blames the city's failure to establish municipal planning tribunals for a significant backlog in development applications, impacting the Kleinfontein community's long-standing rezoning requests.
Debate erupts over privacy concerns in new land ownership regulations
New regulations requiring landowners to provide personal information have sparked a heated debate in South Africa, with political parties divided over privacy concerns and the implications for property rights, writes NADIA KHAN