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Thoko Didiza admits Operation Vala Umgodi at Stilfontein mine presenting a dilemma for govt
Thoko Didiza admits Operation Vala Umgodi at Stilfontein mine presenting a dilemma for govt! The South African government’s efforts to…
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Parliament: Tito Mboweni’s work left an indelible mark on SA’s democratic institutions
Parliament’s presiding officers have added their tributes to dozens that poured in on Sunday, following the passing of former finance…
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18 MPs to lose R1.27 million salary after MK Party dismissal
On yet another dramatic day for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, 18 members of parliament (MPs) will have to forfeit…
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ActionSA calls for Parliament inquiry into Lily Mine tragedy
ActionSA says it has written to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Deputy Speaker Dr Annelie Lotriet to request that…
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Ex-Minister Zizi Kodwa will be returning to Parliament
Corruption-accused former minister Zizi Kodwa is staying a member of the National Assembly after missing the swearing-in ceremony a week…
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DA to get 6 ministerial positions and 4 deputies in new GNU
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is expected to get six ministerial positions and four deputies in the Government of National Unity…
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New speaker Thoko Didiza thanks DA and IFP for backing her election
There is no turning back in the new agreement between the ANC, Democratic Alliance (DA), and the Inkatha Freedom Party…
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ANC’s Thoko Didiza elected as Speaker of Parliament
Newly appointed National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has affirmed her commitment to working with all parties in Parliament. “It does…
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Rural Development Dept: Ingonyama Trust Board functioning in line with SA law
Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza said the Ingonyama Trust Board continues to function in line with…
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SA seeks clarity after Botswana extends fresh produce ban
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says Botswana’s decision to extend the ban on fresh produce imports from South Africa until 2025,…
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Minister Didiza concerned about negative impact of Botswana food imports restrictions
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Thoko Didiza raised concerns about the negative impact recent restrictions by Botswana…
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Ministry eases impact of avian influenza with egg, poultry imports
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza has decided to mitigate the impact on the market by allowing the importation of eggs and…
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Agriculture Department assures retail industry govt working to curb avian flu spread
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development assured the retail industry that the government was working hard to…
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Agriculture Department looks into changing legislation pertaining to pitbulls
Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza said her department was looking into changing the law to protect…
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KZN farmers battling rising costs have received government support
Small-scale farmers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) said they were battling due to rising prices but are relieved that the government is…
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Government should exempt farmers from load shedding, says FF Plus
The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) warned that the persistent load shedding was threatening the country’s food security. The party…
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Load shedding: Task team to be set up to monitor impact amid food security concerns
A task team will be set up to monitor the impact of load shedding, and explore interventions to ease the…
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Government expresses concern over impact of Transnet strike on economy
The government said on Wednesday it was extremely concerned about the impact of the ongoing Transnet strike on the South…
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Minister Didiza lifts ban on cattle movement in Free State
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has removed the ban on the movement of cattle in…
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Minister Didiza: SA govt working on salvaging wine production sector
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza said her department was aware of the challenges wine producers faced…
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Agriculture Minister: Disregard of cattle movement ban a criminal offense
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza said any disregard for the recent ban on moving cattle is a criminal offense. Didiza has…
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All movement of cattle suspended following foot and mouth disease outbreak
All movement of cattle into South Africa has been suspended because of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. Agriculture…
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Government’s agriculture plan to create more than 70 000 new jobs
The new Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan, which aims to build a prosperous and inclusive sector, will include a focus…
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Agriculture Minister: Expect higher food prices following KZN floods
The country will not be facing any food shortages after the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal. This according to Agriculture, Land…
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Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza: There will be no food shortages as the Ukraine & Russia conflict continues
Minister of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, announced that she had met food processors, leaders in the…
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Western Cape DA plans to take on land reform minister for District 6 claimants
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Standing Committee on Human Settlements in the Western Cape will be taking Land Reforms Minister Thoko…
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Minister Didiza urges pet owners to vaccinate animals against rabies
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Thoko Didiza urged animal owners on Tuesday to vaccinate their animals against…
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Plan to ensure food gets to all communities after unrest – Minister Thoko Didiza
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza says efforts were underway to ensure food supply continues despite…
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Minister Thoko Didiza explains reasons for land reform delay
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza told MPs a number of factors have caused land reform delays…
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Minister Didiza: Dept pressing ahead with land reform
Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza said that her department was pressing ahead with land reform. She…
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Special Investigating Unit freezes state pension payout of fired CFO
The Special Tribunal has cracked the whip on former Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development chief financial officer…
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Cosatu: Transporting farmworkers on trucks must be banned
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in the Western Cape is calling on the Minister of Employment and…
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Government developing drought mitigation strategy
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza said her department was working with the Ministry of Cooperative Governance…
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Govt announces R1 billion boost for subsistence farmers
Government has launched an R1 billion presidential employment stimulus for subsistence producers. Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko…
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Over 5 000 apply for government land earmarked for agriculture
In less than a month, government has received more than 5,000 online applications for state land that will be made…
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Minister Thoko Didiza briefs media on land release
Agriculture and Land Minister Thoko Didiza will give an update on the government’s plans to release state land. The minister…
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New Expropriation Bill set to go through parliament
Following a meeting chaired by Deputy President David Mabuza, the inter-ministerial committee on land reform has finally published the 2020…
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Police condemn violent Senekal protests
The Police Ministry said it’s disgusted by the violence of protesting farmers. Free State Police are investigating a case of…
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More state land to be released to the public
No state land will be released in Gauteng or the Western Cape, two of the country’s wealthiest provinces because there…
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Minister Didiza reveals R3.9m spent on two top officials who are currently on suspension
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has revealed that her department has paid R3.9 million to…
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Thoko Didiza condemns brutal k!lling of KZN couple on their farm
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has condemned the brutal killing of a couple on their farm…
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Minister Didiza says arrest of alleged triple farm murderers sends strong message
Agriculture, land reform, and rural development minister Thoko Didiza said on Wednesday night that the arrest of three suspects alleged…
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Video: Struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni laid to rest
Struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni has been laid to rest next to his wife June at the Roodepoort cemetery in Johannesburg.…
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KZN farmers benefit from Covid-19 fund to restart businesses
Over 2 000 KwaZulu-Natal small-scale farmers benefited from the R1.2bn Covid-19 Smallholder Farmer Disaster Relief Fund when they received vouchers…
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COVID-19: Relief for 15,000 small-scale farmers
Up to 15,000 small scale farmers will each receive R50,000 from the COVID-19 relief fund. Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says…
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R500m relief for agriculture and farming: Thoko Didiza
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza briefed the media to announce the outcome of the…
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Didiza – Panic buying may lead to unnecessary food price hikes
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza has warned South Africans against panic buying, saying this may lead to unnecessary food price hikes.…
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Thoko Didiza announces funding relief plan for farmers during the lockdown
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has outlined how small scale farmers can apply to…
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Minister Didiza outlines plans to help agriculture industry
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza will brief the media on her plans to assist the…
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SA may revisit land and agrarian policy due to climate change
The presidential panel on land reform had made recommendations of which the Cabinet endorsed and supported 60, rejected nine and…
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