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Mediation under the Expropriation Act: a new path for resolving property disputes

Legal experts discuss the implications for property owners and the balance between public interest and property rights.

Property Commercial
Given Majola|Published

Is the Expropriation Act a threat to foreign investment in South Africa? Billionaire Rob Hersov weighs in

Billionaire Rob Hersov speaks out against the Expropriation Act, claiming it drives away foreign investment.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Minister Nyhontso fails to establish promised Ingonyama Trust Board review committee

"Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has yet to fulfil his promise to establish a review committee for the Ingonyama Trust Board, raising questions about his leadership and the ongoing tensions with the Zulu king.

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

Clearing the Air | How SA's G20 delegation addressed US concerns about land policies

South African G20 delegation, led by Zane Dangor, met with White House officials to address misconceptions about the Expropriation Act and clarify that South Africa's land policies aren't designed to violate minority rights, but rather to tackle persistent structural inequality.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

EFF: We will continue chanting 'kill the Boer, kill the farmer' until they turn blue and green

Despite growing calls for the controversial 'kill the Boer' song to be silenced, the Economic Freedom Fighters remain resolute in their stance following a Constitutional Court ruling that protects their right to sing it.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Debunking Elon Musk's statements on Starlink's absence in South Africa

Elon Musk's recent comments on Julius Malema's 'Kill the Boer' song spark controversy as he claims Starlink's absence in South Africa is due to his race.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Forcefully removed: William and Joy's journey back to the Promise Land after apartheid

After decades of displacement, William and Joy Francis are on the brink of reclaiming their ancestral home in Kirstenbosch, a journey marked by love, loss, and resilience

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Political parties unite on Human Rights Day amid US diplomatic tensions

On the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, South African political leaders from across the spectrum unite in response to escalating US diplomatic tensions. EFF's Malema, ActionSA's Ngobeni, and ACT's Magashule deliver powerful messages about sovereignty and unity at this crucial moment in SA-US relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The importance of land reform in upholding human rights in South Africa

The right to land extends beyond ownership as it includes the ability to productively utilise land to improve the livelihoods of people.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Published

FW de Klerk Foundation slams Donald Trump's offer to white farmers as based on disinformation and cheap politics

FW de Klerk Foundation vehemently opposes Donald Trump's claims about South Africa, labelling his citizenship offer to white farmers as fuelled by disinformation

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Solidarity Movement goes to Europe to pressure SA government over Expropriation Act

The Solidarity Movement, allied with AfriForum, embarks on a month-long European campaign, urging G20 nations to pressure the South African government to reconsider the Expropriation Act.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

ANC says Expropriation Act seeks to correct wrongs 'done by Kallie’s grandfather and other Afrikaners'

ANC condemns AfriForum's US lobbying efforts against the Expropriation Act, claiming the organisation's actions are damaging South Africa's international relations while attempting to preserve apartheid-era privileges.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘Indigenous people in US are in worse situation than Afrikaners in SA’: Khoisan want meeting with Donald Trump

Khoisan representatives urge a meeting with US President Donald Trump to address land expropriation issues, highlighting the plight of indigenous peoples in South Africa.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

FF+ slams Hawks' treason probe against AfriForum, says ANC should face charges

The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) has launched a scathing attack on the Hawks' decision to investigate AfriForum for high treason, arguing that the ANC's state capture involvement poses a greater threat to South Africa, and that the probe was politically motivated.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

‘Democratically, they are right’: FF Plus endorses AfriForum’s visit to US

FF Plus endorses AfriForum's controversial visit to the US, urging President Trump to influence South African policies, despite criticism from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Capetonians invited to comment on mixed-use development plans in Pinelands

Capetonians have until the end of March to shape the future of Pinelands with proposed mixed-use development plans that promise affordable housing and commercial opportunities.

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

'No US boycott': Lamola clarifies US representation at G20 meeting

Ronald Lamola clarifies that the US did not boycott the G20 meeting, highlighting the participation of a US embassy representative amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

AfriForum says 'absurd' high treason cases against them have no basis

AfriForum defends itself against high treason allegations as political tensions rise in South Africa over the Expropriation Act.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

70 years later: The lingering pain of Sophiatown's displacement still reverberates across South Africa

On February 9, South Africa marks 70 years since the forced removal of Sophiatown residents, a painful chapter in the nation's history that continues to resonate with descendants today

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

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

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Did President Ramaphosa call Elon Musk to kiss the ring?

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Elon Musk had a telephone call on Monday, following the tech billionaire's concerns about the Expropriation Act. According to Reuters, Bejani Chauke, an adviser to Cyril Ramaphosa, reached out to Musk’s father Errol Musk to broker a call between the SA leader and the entrepreneur.

Business Advice
Vernon Pillay|Published

Netizens want 'dangerous grifters' AfriForum to be labelled a white supremacist group after Trump's land confiscation claims

As Trump echoes AfriForum's rhetoric on land issues, calls grow for the group to be labelled a white supremacist terrorist organisation.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Land grabs will never be allowed, Minister Macpherson assures investors

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has said the Expropriation Act sets out a clear legal framework under which expropriation may take place — always with due process and court oversight. This comes after US President Donald Trump took to X on Monday, threatening to cut foreign aid and impose sanctions on South Africa over what he called 'confiscation' of land.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

AfriForum calls for Donald Trump to punish ANC leaders over land 'confiscation' claims

In light of Trump's claims of land 'confiscation', AfriForum demands that punitive actions target ANC leaders, not the South African people.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published