Farming
Activist accused of harassment agrees to apologise to Robertson farmers
Farmer says in court papers he may have suffered “economic harm” because of the activist
By Liezl Human
Brief | 7 June 2021
Government buys farm in Ventersdorp for evicted farm workers
The families have been living in community halls after spending nights on the roadside with their belongings
News | 13 May 2021
Labour Minister promises action against farmers
Dozens of farm workers complain of difficulties accessing UIF during Covid-19 lockdown
By Liezl Human
News | 7 May 2021
Urban livestock farmers desperate for grazing land
Pastures have been displaced by land occupation and private game reserve in Colchester
News | 4 May 2021
Zimbabwean mother and daughter start veggie farm after losing jobs during lockdown
Jane Hozheri says they are making more money farming than in their previous jobs
News | 24 March 2021
Farm workers say they have nothing to celebrate on Human Rights Day
Illegal evictions of farm dwellers on the rise, says union
News | 23 March 2021
Former farmworker refuses to leave her home of 30 years
Ladismith farmer says he needs the house for current workers
By Liezl Human
News | 17 March 2021
Labour Department to probe “poor conditions” on Cape farm
Workers are demanding running water, lower electricity rates and improved housing
By Liezl Human
News | 16 March 2021
Ladismith cheese workers demonstrate in solidarity with farm workers
Factory workers demand action against farmer
By Liezl Human
News | 25 February 2021