Why South Africa's land reform is so controversial
Donald Trump has turned his ire on the Pretoria government over what Elon Musk has called 'openly racist' new laws
Trump vows to cut off aid to South Africa
President Donald Trump wrote Sunday that he was “cutting off all future funding to South Africa” in protest of its current land reform. “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY,” the president wrote on TruthSocial, adding: “A massive Human Rights VIOLATION, at a minimum, is happening for all to see.”
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race and land
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy on Monday against an attack by Donald Trump that laid bare deep divisions within South Africa over racial disparities in ownership,
The implications of the Expropriation Bill for South Africa’s Land Reform Agenda
The new law on land reform in South Africa has significant implications for the agricultural sector, property rights, and socio-economic equity. This legislation aims to address historical injustices related to land ownership while ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and economic growth.
Trump threatens to cut off funding for South Africa over land act
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut off funding for South Africa over a new land expropriation policy. South Africa defended itself on Monday against attacks on the policy by Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk,
Why Trump and South Africa Are at Odds
Trump and his allies have targeted South Africa, promoting the false narrative that white people are being mistreated by the nation’s post-apartheid government.
Colorado lawmakers eye church-owned land for new housing in latest land-use reform pitch
Lawmakers working to address Colorado’s housing crisis are backing a bill to expand development rights — this time on land ...
Trump wants to resettle white South Africans facing 'race-based discrimination'
South Africa adopted a law allowing the government to seize property "in the public interest.” The measure was condemned by ...
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Kerala's Ambitious Budget 2025-26: Infrastructure Push Amid Fiscal Challenges
The Kerala government's 2025-26 budget, presented by Finance Minister K N Balagopal, emphasizes infrastructure development, ...
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The silence on land reform: A political compromise or strategic delay in the GNU?
The resulting compromise has been a policy of gradualism. The ANC has chosen not to pursue radical land reform measures like EWC, which would require a constitutional amendment. Instead ...
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Land Reform and Agrarian Change in Zimbabwe
Land reform in Zimbabwe has been a contentious and transformative process, particularly since the implementation of the ...
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Scottish Land Commission sets out changes
In its advice, the Commission highlights several changes to simplify and strengthen these measures, ensuring they are both practical and impactful. Chief executive of the Commission, Hamish Trench, ...