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Free State Agriculture dismisses genocide claims against Afrikaner farmers
Dr Jane Buys of Free State Agriculture addresses the complexities of farm attacks in South Africa, refuting genocide claims and shedding light on the shared vulnerabilities of Afrikaner and black farmers.
Free State farmer faces murder charges nearly a decade after fatally shooting robbery suspect
After nearly a decade of investigation, Brandfort farmer Carl Christian Gutter, 78, faces murder charges for the fatal shooting of robbery suspect Sonnyboy Segalo.
Dirco denies claims of racial persecution as Afrikaners move to the US under Donald Trump’s programme
Recent crime statistics reveal a decline in South Africa's murder rate, as the government dismisses claims of racial persecution amid the relocation of Afrikaners to the US under Trump's refugee programme.
Who killed 80-year-old businessman Freddy George Willies? Three family members arrested
Freddy George Willies's son initially told police that he was visiting his parents when he was attacked by armed men wearing balaclavas as he arrived in his Mercedes-Benz.
Government and AfriForum's farm murder statistics dispute escalates amid US tensions
AfriForum has accused Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni of deliberately spreading falsehoods about their meeting with SAPS, denying they ever conceded misrepresenting farm murder statistics. The escalating dispute highlights growing tensions between the civil rights group and government amid international lobbying efforts and South Africa's position on Gaza.
Cabinet confronts 'misinformation': minister reveals AfriForum conceded on farm murder statistics
In a significant development, Minister Ntshavheni has revealed AfriForum has acknowledged the accuracy of government farm murder statistics while addressing Cabinet concerns about 'right-wing misinformation campaigns'. The briefing also covered employment gains in key sectors, SASSA card migration deadlines, and South Africa's preparations for hosting the upcoming G20 Summit, including readiness of World Heritage Sites.
Cabinet confronts 'misinformation': minister reveals AfriForum conceded on farm murder statistics
In a significant development, Minister Ntshavheni has revealed AfriForum has acknowledged the accuracy of government farm murder statistics while addressing Cabinet concerns about 'right-wing misinformation campaigns'. The briefing also covered employment gains in key sectors, SASSA card migration deadlines, and South Africa's preparations for hosting the upcoming G20 Summit, including readiness of World Heritage Sites.
AfriForum urges President Ramaphosa to condemn 'Kill the Boer' chants
Amid rising concerns over violence against Afrikaners, AfriForum demands that President Ramaphosa publicly denounce hate speech and classify farm murders as a national priority offence.
Fight to release Ipid Phala Phala report may end up in court
Senzo Mchunu defends the top-secret classification of the IPID report on the Phala Phala scandal, stating it protects witnesses, as opposition parties prepare to escalate the matter to court.
Mchunu says no cover-up in Top-Secret Phala Phala Ipid report
Police minister Senzo Mchunu explains why he is not releasing the Phala Phala Ipid report to the public.
Are farm murders underreported? SAPS looks into AfriForum's allegations
Discover how SAPS is addressing AfriForum's allegations of underreported farm murders and what this means for rural safety.
Postponement in case against farmer's wife accused of plotting his murder for R50 million insurance payout
The case against an Eastern Cape woman accused of plotting to kill her farmer husband has been postponed.
No DNA, just RSA . . . Should South Africa still get behind Donald Trump supporter Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis may have trouble keeping all his fans after he voiced his support for US President Donald Trump and his anti-SA stance.
Son charged with elderly mother’s murder remanded in custody
An 81-year-old woman died after an alleged assault by her son, raising urgent concerns about domestic violence against the elderly.
Son charged with killing his elderly mother in Piketberg
The tragic death of an elderly woman after an alleged attack by her son highlights the urgent need for action against domestic violence.
Tragic death of 81-year-old sparks outrage over domestic violence
An 81-year-old woman has tragically died after an alleged assault by her son, raising urgent concerns about domestic violence against the elderly.
Duo who strangled North West farmer to death sentenced
The duo borrowed R200 from the farmer and demanded more money from him: once he refused, they strangled him to death.
Two men jailed for murdering 71-year-old farmer, and attempting to flee to Lesotho with his car
Wahasele Hazekiel Majoro and Tumelo Martin Katali have been sentenced to life in jail for brutal murder of 71-year-old farmer, Ephraim Diloro.
Police on the hunt for suspects who killed Mpumalanga farmer and kidnapped his wife
The alarm was raised after a neighbour became concerned after receiving a call from the victim's employer indicating that the farmer had not reported to work that day.
Five men, including a teenager jailed for kidnapping and killing Free State farmer Peterson Andrew
'The victim forced into the boot of his vehicle and transported to the Tseseng area in Qwaqwa, where he was tragically murdered. '
Police hunt two foreign nationals for brutal farm murder in Limpopo
Police intensify the hunt for two suspects linked to a brutal 2017 farm murder in Limpopo, urging the public to help bring them to justice.
‘We will sue you’: AfriForum dragged on social media over crimes by farmers, threatens legal action
AfriForum said the ‘unfounded’ accusations include assertions that farmers who allegedly murdered two women and fed their bodies to pigs are AfriForum members.
Human rights remain a pipe dream for farmworkers
While constitutional rights are there and apply to everyone in theory, to farmworkers these rights remain a pipe dream and a far-fetched reality.
SAHRC weighs in on recent farm murders, allegedly at the hands of farmers
Two farmers are accused of murder following separate incidents at a farm in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Limpopo pig farm murders: PAC calls for the farm to be confiscated
The PAC is calling on government and Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso to seize the farm that belongs to alleged murderer Zachariah Johannes Olivier.