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AfriForum denies political party plans, but analysts see different future
AfriForum's CEO dismisses political party rumours while maintaining higher aspirations beyond party politics, but political analysts suggest the organisation's deep involvement in South African politics could naturally lead to party formation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns AfriForum's White House appeal over land rights
President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned AfriForum's diplomatic mission to Washington DC, warning that seeking foreign intervention in South African affairs threatens national unity and undermines domestic conflict resolution.
SONA Debate | 'We will never allow forced removals again', Ramaphosa assures South Africans
In his response to the SONA Debate, President Ramaphosa assured the nation that apartheid-era forced removals would not happen under the new Expropriation Act.
Ramaphosa will not meet AfriForum and Solidarity - Presidency
EFF President Julius Malema told Ramaphosa in Parliament during that State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate on Tuesday that the US was using the Act to fight South Africa for defending Palestine and taking Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the atrocities against the people of Gaza.
DA files court papers against 'unconstitutional' Expropriation Act
Helen Zille accuses ANC of unconstitutionality in Expropriation Act as DA files court challenge.
Gurus of Green: The New Plantation Lords of the Platinum Wastelands
The land remembers. And when it is taken back, it will be by force of history, by force of justice, by force of a people who refuse to be enslaved yet again, writes Gillian Schutte.
DRC crisis: Ramaphosa rules out public squabbles with Rwanda's Kagame
On Thursday, IOL reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa aimed at US President Donald Trump, telling him that South Africa will not be bullied following his comments on the land issue. Now he plans behind closed doors talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame over the conflict in DRC.
SONA 2025: Ramaphosa silent Expropriation Act amid international threats
The issue of land expropriation gained widespread attention following a statement from former US President Donald Trump, who threatened to suspend funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to South Africa, pending an investigation into allegations of land expropriation.
Ramaphosa aims to set record straight with Trump over a game of golf, Presidency confirms
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said that President Cyril Ramaphosa intends to welcome in a state visit ahead of the G20 summit. South Africa will hold the summit in November this year. The US will hold it in 2026
DA flip flops on Expropriation Act, says it does not allow land seizure
In a bid to clarify what it described as “misconceptions”, the DA said the Expropriation Act does require fair compensation for legitimate expropriations in terms of Section 25 of the Constitution. This comes as a firestorm rages over US President Donald Trump's assertion that land is being 'confiscated'.
'South Africa not reliant on United States funding': Presidency claps back after Donald Trump's threats
President Cyril Ramaphosa's office firmly rejects Donald Trump's claims of land confiscation, asserting South Africa's commitment to constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
'Gain an understanding on South Africa’s policies': Government reacts to Trump pulling funding over Expropriate Act
Ronald Lamola diplomatically counters Donald Trump's threats to cut funding to South Africa, urging a deeper understanding of the nation's policies amid ongoing land reform debates.
AfriForum threatens legal action against Public Works minister Macpherson if he supports Expropriation Act
AfriForum vows to protect private property rights through legal action against the government's Expropriation Act.
On land debate in South Africa; what is the working class theory of a nation?
South Africa lacks hope, vision, inspirational leadership, innovation and seriousness for it to qualify as a nation, says the writer.
'Not on my watch!' GNU tensions expected to flare as Public Works Minister Macpherson slams new expropriation bill
Macpherson’s comments on X come after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signed the Expropriation Bill into law on Thursday.
John Steenhuisen and ‘podbro’ Roman Cabanac have a hard row to hoe
Instead of drawing upon the skills of someone with enormous experience in this area, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen appointed a … podbro?
'Land must return to our people': PAC's Mzwanele Nyhontso reacts to Ramaphosa's speech
According to the DA, any attempt to re-open the land matter would create economic instability, adding that they would “strongly” oppose it.
Pheko believed in land question
APC leader Themba Godi said Motsoko Pheko believed in the resolution of the land question.
Ramaphosa pays tribute to former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko
Former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko has died and he served the party for many years.
Didiza says government spent billions on land redistribution, restitution
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza said they would spend more billions in the next five years on the land reform programme.
This is the EFF’s plan to address South Africa’s land issue
In a sweeping move aimed at rectifying historical injustices, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have revealed an extensive strategy to tackle South Africa's contentious land question.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stresses enhancing capability of land resources to ensure high-quality development
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for building a land management system that is more efficiently linked to macroeconomic policies and regional development, to improve the accuracy and efficiency in the allocation and utilization of the land factor.
Thoko Didiza says government has spent R22. 5 billion on land claims
Minister Thoko Didiza said that between 2019 and 2023, a total of 1,494 claims were settled and R22. 5 billion has been spent on beneficiaries who elected for financial compensation.
EFF Manifesto: Malema vows to revive section 25 motion on land expropriation in parliament
EFF leader Julius Malema said the ANC had hijacked his party’s motion to amend Section 25 of the Constitution for the expropriation of land without compensation.
EFF paints Durban red as it launches its manifesto at Moses Mabhida stadium in push for a bigger slice of the election pie
The EFF support increased from 6. 35% in the 2014 general elections to 10. 80% in the 2019 elections.