IN THE MEDIA
31 May 2010
“Nationalisation of mines ruled out” The ANC has once again reiterated that the nationalization of mines is not government policy. This was said by its secretary general, Gwede Mantashe in the United Kingdom on Friday.
See full report by SAPA on www.mg.co.za
28 May 2010
“Malema’s views not government views” President Jacob has told the National Assembly that Malema’s views are not government views. He was referring to the ANC Youth League’s call for Nationalisation of Mines.
See full report by SAPA on www.news24.com
28 May 2010
“ANC Youth League’s stance softer” The ANCYL’s stance on the Nationalisation of Mines is now softer because it does not enjoy the support of senior ANC members.
See full report by Liesl Peyper on www.dieburger.com
27 May 2010
“President concedes land reform failure” President Jacob Zuma has conceded that land reform has failed to improve the lives of its beneficiaries. The program needs a new approach.
See full report by Reuters on www.news24.com
27 May 2010
“Land claims’ delay prejudicing the dispossessed” The Legal Resources Centre intends to tell parliament that delays in resolving land claims prejudices the dispossessed as it prevents them from exercising their rights on the land.
See full report on www.businessday.co.za
27 May 2010
“Land award made in ‘spirit of reconciliation” Julian Prinsloo’s family has been awarded land in Knysna which had been appropriated by the apartheid government. This was done in the spirit of reconciliation.
See Janine Oelofse in www.theherald.co.za
27 May 2010
“Malema applauded for proposed mine ownership” Julius Malema received loud applause from ANC MPs when he addressed the Parliament’s Mining Committee yesterday on mine nationalization.
See full report on www.dieburger.com
26 May 2010
“Moratorium for mining licences” The ANC Youth League has asked Parliament to issue a moratorium on the awarding of new mining licences. This will prevent accumulation of mining rights in expectation of legislation that would give the state majority ownership in future operations.
See full report by Brendon Boyle on www.timeslive.co.za
25 May 2010
“Residents want title deeds” Residents of Alexandra township, who were dispossessed of land by the apartheid government, are demanding the land’s title deeds.
See full report by SAPA on www.timeslive.co.za
24 May 2010
“Company’s mining rights are illegal” An Australian company’s mining operations in Mapungubwe, a heritage rich and ecologically sensitive area, are illegal. This is despite a mining permit that the company received.
See full report by Yolandi Groenewald on www.mg.co.za
24 May 2010
“Judicial management looms for Richtsveld farms” Richtveld farms, awarded to Richtveld community in a ‘historic land claim victory’ are earmarked for judicial management following the farms’ mismanagement.
See full report by SAPA on www.busrep.co.za
20 May 2010
“Farms now unproductive” Commercial farms redistributed under the government’s land reform program in the Free State are now unproductive. This was said by Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat Petterson.
See full report by Cathy Dlodlo in www.volksblad.com
19 May 2010
“Court ruling victory for rural people” A ruling by the Constitutional Court that the Communal Land Rights Act was unconstitutional and invalid is a victory for the rural people which should not be underestimated.
See full report by Sindiso Mnisi on www.businessday.co.za
19 May 2010
“Zimbabwe government’s property to be auctioned” European bank KFW Bankgroup intends to auction Cape Town properties belonging to the Zimbabwe government in July.
See full report on www.news24.com
17 May 2010
“ANC Council to debate mine nationalization” ANC Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe has told Business Report that the ANCYL’s policy document suggesting that mines will be nationalized will be discussed in September during the party’s general council.
See full report by SAPA on www.mg.co.za
13 May 2010
“Mining Company continues with mining operation” An Australian mining company is going ahead with its mining operations in Msapungubwe despite allegations that the operation is illegal.
See full report by Elis Templehoff on www.beeld.com
12 May 2010
“40% land share unacceptable” Farmers and agricultural unions have rejected the ANC’s suggested plan for land reform as exorbitant and unacceptable.
See full report by Sarel van nder Walt on www.beeld.com
11 May 2010
“Land shareholder plan outlined” Government has outlined a land shareholder plan in terms of which farmers will be expected to give up 40% of their land to landless black shareholders.
See full report by Kirby van nder Merwe on www.dieburger.com
6 May 2010
“Expropriation legislation being considered” The government plans to reintroduce land grab legislation to parliament next year. This will aim to make it easier for government to seize farms from farmers who refuse to sell their properties for redistribution.
See full report by Troye Lund on www.fin24.com
6 May 2010
“Controversial mining laws shrink investor confidence” South Africa and Zimbabwe’s suggested nationalization of mines’ policy has had an impact on investor confidence.
See full report by Rene Vollgraaff on www.sake24.com
3 May 2010
“Land Reform Green paper to be ready soon” The willing buyer-willing seller principle will be done away with soon. This will follow on the heels of a land reform Green paper which will be released soon.
See full report by SAPA on www.timelive.co.za
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