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Expropriation to make more land available for black farmers
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) understands government and black farmers’ frustrations over the slow progress of land reform, hence the organisation support the implementation of expropriation without compensation. This is according...
Black Farmers’ Struggle For Land Is Just The Beginning
"The deposit that is required it is too high, and the land is expensive. The queues for government [aid] are too long." Maseli Letuka is a successful farmer growing maize, soya and wheat, as well as breeding cattle. He says it was a tough journey. The Free...
Black Farmers: This Is What Government Should Do To Help Us
Farmer Maseli Letuka says farming is not considered a fashionable career, especially in the black community, where many prefer office jobs – and that this mentality needs to change, as the farming sector has many opportunities. "The tendency of blacks is...
Meet Two Successful Black Free State Farmers
Diyatalawa (named after a concentration camp in Sri Lanka at which the British interned Boer prisoners of war during the South African War of 1899-1902, aka the Second Anglo-Boer War) is a small farming district in what was once "independent" Qwa-Qwa, a...
Black farmers’ body supports ANC land-expropriation policy
The African Farmers Association of SA (Afasa) supports the ANC’s policy position on the expropriation of land without compensation, although it takes a strong position on the inalienability of freehold title, says Afasa president Vuyo Mahlati. The...
SA Government Slams Australia’s Plan To Fast-Track Visas For White Farmers
"There is no reason for any government in the world to suspect that a section of South Africans is [in] danger." The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) has slammed statements made by an Australian politician, who says his country...
Young farmers were left inspired by Polo Leteka’s keynote speech earlier today as she urged them to be unapologetic about creating wealth. https://t.co/CWUiGadTke
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"There is nothing wrong with creating wealth. I believe that each one of us has a purpose, and wealth gives you the tools and resoubrces to execute your purpose and dreams," said well-known entrepreneur and private equity investor Polo Leteka during #AAYFS2019.
Press Releases 2018
AFASA welcomes arrest of officials and well-connected individuals linked to Vrede dairy project
Media release 16 February 2018 AFASA welcomes arrest of officials and well-connected individuals linked to Vrede dairy project The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) has welcomed the arrest of government officials and politically connected...
AFASA welcomes arrest of individuals linked to Vrede dairy project
Media release 16 February 2018 AFASA welcomes arrest of individuals linked to Vrede dairy project The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) has welcomed the arrest of government officials and other individuals linked with the Vrede dairy...
AFASA congratulates Mr Cyril Ramaphosa as newly elected President
Media release 16 February 2018 AFASA congratulates Mr Cyril Ramaphosa as newly elected President The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) congratulates Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa as the newly elected President of the Republic of South...
Press Releases 2017
AFASA wants Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to stop harassing and intimidating black farmers
Media release 23 January 2017 AFASA wants Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to stop harassing and intimidating black farmers The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) has received shocking reports from its members accusing the...
AFASA applauds DAFF’s R220 million commitment to commercialisation programme
Media release 26 May 2017 AFASA applauds DAFF’s R220 million commitment to commercialisation programme The African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA) applauds government consistent messages of fast tracking transformation in the agricultural...
AFASA calls for DRDLR budget increase to allow more land purchases
Media release For Immediate release 20 May 2017 AFASA calls for DRDLR budget increase to allow more land purchases The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) welcomes and commends the good work and achievements, as well as the future plans...
AFASA Press Release on Congress Resolutions and #BlackMonday 2017-11-06
AFASA Press Release on Congress Resolutions and #BlackMonday 2017-11-06 African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) would like to put on record its strong stance against all forms of crime and the need for crime intolerance and heightened...
AFASA kick-starts women’s month by recognising female agribusiness pioneers
Media release 01 August 2017 AFASA kick-starts women’s month by recognising female agribusiness pioneers His Excellency, President Jacob Zuma together with AFASA President, Dr Vuyo Mahlati, presented three female agribusiness leaders, who are pioneers in...
AFASA worried about service delivery following the suspension of both DAFF and DRDLR Director Generals
Media release 20 July 2017 AFASA worried about service delivery following the suspension of both DAFF and DRDLR Director Generals Following the recent suspension of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (DAFF) Director General, the...
AFASA to address structural bottlenecks stifling transformation in the agri-sector
Media release 17 July 2017 AFASA to address structural bottlenecks stifling transformation in the agri-sector The African Farmers Association of South Africa’s (AFASA) will host a ground-breaking, Agribusiness Transformation Conference, which aims to...
Press Releases 2016
African Farmers Asociation of South Africa (AFASA) Statement at the World Farmers Organization’s General Assembly
29th May 2018 African Farmers Asociation of South Africa (AFASA) Statement at the World Farmers Organization’s General Assembly Recognizing that AgriSA on 29 May 2018 tabled the matter of the currently debated motion of Expropriation without Compensation...
Black farmers tells Minister Zenzeni Zokwana to get his house in order
Media release 24 October 2016 Black farmers tells Minister Zenzeni Zokwana to get his house in order Government farmer support and the slow pace of land reform are currently under scrutiny at the 2016 AFASA and NERPO joint Annual Congress underway in...
AFASA calls for collaboration between DRDLR and DAFF
Media release 28 April 2016 AFASA calls for collaboration between DRDLR and DAFF The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) is calling for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Mr Gugile Nkwinti and Minister Senzeni...
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