Groot Winterhoek heritage sites under mining threat

The spate of controversial prospecting applications in the Western Cape is continuing.

Posted at 09:42AM Jun 24, 2010 by Editor in Agricultural  | 

Outstanding payment causes land sale furore

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is owing land sellers close to R600 million in outstanding payments on purchased land.

Posted at 09:08AM May 19, 2010 by Editor in Agricultural  | 

Farmers demand better rates deal

Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have called for a yield-based rates payment system to be implemented on agricultural property when the Municipal Property Rates Act is amended.

Posted at 10:55AM Apr 29, 2010 by Editor in Agricultural  | 

Franschhoek tram project steams ahead

A multimillion-rand tram project that will transport tourists along the wine route, stopping at various vineyards and restaurants, is on the cards for Franschhoek.

Posted at 10:05AM Mar 08, 2010 by Editor in Agricultural  |  Comments[7]

Farmers in shock over plan to reopen mines in winelands

A government plan which could destroy part of the Cape Winelands by re-opening defunct mines has been met with widespread dismay.

Posted at 03:09PM Feb 23, 2010 by Editor in Agricultural  |  Comments[3]

Treaty will protect SA investors in Zimbabwe

A bilateral investment treaty signed recently between South Africa and Zimbabwe will protect future investors where expropriation and compensation are involved, a law firm said on Wednesday.

Posted at 09:20AM Feb 11, 2010 by Editor in Agricultural  | 

Abalone farm expansion to boost property market in Gansbaai

The Gansbaai economy and property market might be boosted by a R100m injection from Premier Fishing into an aquaculture project.

Posted at 08:35AM Jun 14, 2009 by Editor in Agricultural  |