The police and farmers from Iswepe, near Piet Retief in Mpumalanga on 18 July 2019, cemented some steady relationships in the community. The official gathering between the MEC for Community Safety and Security in Mpumalanga – Cynthia Shabalala, the Provincial Commissioner of the Police – Genl. Zuma, Mpumalanga Agriculture, and TLU SA raised very positive
TLU SA supports the revised Rural Safety Strategy of the South African Police Service (SAPS) which will be launched in Makhado, Limpopo on Friday by the Minister of Police, Genl. Bheki Cele. TLU SA worked with the police at the national level to develop this strategy and trusts all roleplayers will join in supporting the
A vegetable farmer from the Koedoesrand district at Maasstroom in Limpopo walked away with a trip to France and a generous cash prize during TLU SA’s annual Congress dinner. Henna du Plessis competed against seven other finalists from across the country and was declared the winner of the TLU SA / Old Mutual Insure Agri
South African agriculture will remain sustainable through ongoing innovation, renewed creativity and exploitation of opportunities presented, despite the numerous challenges it is facing. This was the message of hope TLU SA today conveyed to their members, affiliations and supporters during the annual congress. “Sustainable agriculture can be defined in many ways, yet the most accurate
TLU SA is still concerned over the attacks on and murders of farmers, even though it showed a decrease in the 2018/19 financial year. The annual crime statistics were presented in parliament this morning by the minister of Police, Gen. Bheki Cele. According to Cele 47 farm murders were reported in 41 incidents. The Incidents
The dysfunctional ANC government is actively driving the agricultural sector over an economic cliff. It is responsible for the accelerating rate of food security destruction South Africa is facing. This is according to Mr. Johan Steyn, Chairman: TLU SA Eastern Cape, following the revelation that government incompetence failed to convince the World Organisation for Animal
TLU SA is finalising preparations for this year’s congress on 18 September 2019. Delegates will be hosted at the CSIR conference facilities. Management is looking forward to the opportunity to mould the future of agriculture in these uncertain times, especially seen against the incredible growth of more than 1 850 new TLU SA members since January
The racial hatred incited against whites during xenophobic attacks in South Africa is not only unacceptable to TLU SA, but also of grave concern. “Even though the exact motives of groups like the BLF and EFF are uncertain, it is clear that they are spreading racial hatred against whites and even goes as far as
TLU SA’s Financial Wellness Desk today launched another innovating product to its members. “Business How To” – developed by a group of agricultural entrepreneurs – offers a one-stop website product for farmers to handle the many challenges related to the day to day management of a business. The group is well aware of the challenges
Policy confusion, expropriation without compensation and economic instability will foil Minister Tito Mboweni’s good economic intentions. This is according to TLU SA, commenting on Mboweni’s release of the Treasury’s economic policy document on 27 August. TLU SA is of the opinion that certain aspects of the plan are indeed beneficial to the country, especially Mboweni’s
Ad Hoc Group for the Protection of Property Rights EXPROPRIATION WITHOUT COMPENSATION The Ad Hoc Group for the Protection of Property Rights has taken note of the motion recently passed in Parliament to reinstate the parliamentary ad hoc committee for the amendment of section 25 of the Constitution. The Ad Hoc Group for the Protection of Property Rights has
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TLU SA INCIDENTS REPORT | AUGUST 2019
This summary represents incidents (according to the definition of farm attacks) which were reported to TLU SA and added to the register. Inputs can be reported to asseien@tlu.co.za or be sent via WhatsApp to 078 614 7098
JULIE 2019 INSIDENTE VERSLAGReport on Land Expropriation
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The following key topics will be addressed, after which a debating session will be held where possible solutions will be presented in order to formulate recommendations:
Address by the President
► Louis Meintjes | Sustainable Agricultural Production. Challenges and Opportunities | Presentation
Annual Report TLU SA
Practical utilisation of technology to promote sustainability in the agricultural sector
► Juanita Vorster | Change Specialist | Presentation | Bio
Overview of the South African economy with particular focus on the agricultural sector
► Ulrich Joubert | Independent Economist | Presentation | Bio
Farm for optimal profit – is it possible?
► Dr Philip Theunissen | Accountant and Agricultural Economist, COMPUTUS Management Bureau, CC | Presentation | Bio
Retention of ownership as a basis for economic growth
► Terence Corrigan | Project Manager, SA Institute of Race Relations | Presentation | Bio