Friday Morning Spice

Ramaphosa assures South Africa: ‘We will never allow forced removals again’, Three men guilty of trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher’s family, 30 injured as ‘extremist’ drives car into Munich crowd, TikTok returns to Apple and Google in the US, Remains of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC return home, and How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world.
Trump Threatens South Africa Over Land Expropriation

“The Dumbest Trade War in History” has begun.
Monday Morning Spice

What to expect from Ramaphosa’s first SONA under GNU, SA troops remain trapped in DRC, Most expensive province to buy food in South Africa, Kanye West and Bianca Censori escorted out of Grammys, and How F1 drivers have spent the winter break so far.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Expropriation Bill one step closer. Man didn’t believe Queen was dead. E Cape whirlpool theories. Model hits back at Adam Levine’s denial.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Land expropriation bill defeated. Graham Dickason returns home. BoJo’s Xmas party comes back to haunt him. Lewis Hamilton flogs NY penthouse. Playboy Mansion secrets.
Land Expropriation: Five Reasons You Would Receive Zero Compensation

Expropriation Bill B3-2020 outlines how the expropriation and compensation processes would unfold, as well as five instances where no compensation would be offered.
SA Government On Why Our Land Expropriation Won’t End Like Zimbabwe

As the latest land expropriation bill is gazetted, the government says that fears around Zimbabwe-style land grabs are unfounded.
Is The ANC Being Sneaky With Latest Land Expropriation Bill Draft?

The controversial land expropriation bill is up for public comment, and you only have until the end of January to have your say.
The ANC’s Plans For Land Expropriation, Corruption, NHI And More This Year

Following the recent 108th birthday celebrations, the ANC’s national executive committee published its ‘January 8th’ statement outlining their plans for 2020.
SA Land Expropriation Plans Hit A Legal Snafu

Some Department of Trade & Industry officials have warned that expropriating land owned by foreign nationals could contravene existing treaties.
How Cape Town Plans To Fight Land Invasions

The City of Cape Town’s mayor, Dan Plato, says that land invasions “pose a serious threat to service delivery and housing opportunities”, which is why the City is looking at introducing new laws.
Looks Like Land Expropriation Without Compensation Is Back On Track

Steps to make land expropriation without compensation a reality were put on hold during the national elections, but now they’re back on track.
Here’s What Cyril Ramaphosa Told Goldman Sachs About Land Expropriation Plans Yesterday

Ramaphosa spoke at an investor conference in Johannesburg, which was hosted by the Goldman Sachs Group, and the president discussed Eskom, the economy, and land reform.
Zimbabwe’s Plan to Compensate White Farmers Isn’t Going Very Well

Both white farmers and Zanu PF party loyalists are not happy with Zimbabwe’s plan to compensate those who had their land seized.
Zimbabwe Is Paying Compensation To White Farmers For Land Expropriation

Zimbabwe has decided to compensate the white commercial farmers whose land was expropriated in the early 2000s.
Here’s The Latest On The Land Expropriation Without Compensation Law Changes

The ANC plans on changing the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. Here’s how that will work and what it means.
Aerial Photos Show Stellenbosch Farmer Losing Vineyards To Shacks

A farm in Stellenbosch has become the battleground for a political fight over who has the right to claim ownership of land in the area.
SA Land Reform Programme Shows Fraud “On An Enormous Scale”

A report by the Special Investigating Unit has shown fraud “on an enormous scale” in South Africa’s land reform programme.
What South Africa Can Learn From Uganda’s Land Expropriation Without Compensation

Back in 1972, Ugandan president Idi Amin declared an economic war, booting all foreigners out of the country. It’s safe to say that things didn’t end well.
Wednesday Morning Spice

EWC gets Parly go-ahead. Pauw vs Malema. Mueller circling. Edward Zuma MIA. New NPA boss. Womb transplant history. SA world longboard champ. Oscars 2019 host. Bieber / Baldwin shoot.
Study Of Land Expropriation Without Compensation Shows “Socio-Economic Disaster”

A paper on the effects of land expropriation without compensation predicts that it would have a drastic effect on the economy.
Investec Asset Management’s Jeremy Gardiner On Land Reform

Speaking at the annual congress of the SA Council of Shopping Centres (it’s a real thing), Investec’s Jeremy Gardiner touched on land reform.
Friday Morning Spice

US State Department gives land expropriation thumbs down. Australia has another PM. Trump’s thoughts on impeachment. KFC to bedroom drug tunnel. The Cure in SA.
Trump Gets Involved With SA Land Seizures And Farm Killings

Early this morning, South African time, Donald watched a video on Fox News that clearly struck a nerve. Off to Twitter he went, and the reaction was swift.
Thursday Morning Spice

SA farmer conundrum. Trump admits own money paid porn star. Huawei banned in Aus. Affleck back to rehab. Lost Jagger / Simon duet found. Why Boyle quit Bond. New Spacey assault case.
Today’s Must-Read: “Who Will Protect You When The ANC Comes For The Land?”

While white farmers across the country fear for their livelihoods, it’s the story of a small farm in the North West province that is being widely shared.
IT BEGINS: Here’s What Happened When The State Went In To Expropriate A Farm Without A Court Process

It looks like we’re up and running on the land expropriation front – at least with regards where price negotiations with landowners have hit a brick wall.
Is SA The Next Zimbabwe? Must Read Article By News24 Editor

It’s usually the South Africans who talk endlessly about moving to Perth who compare South Africa and Zimbabwe. Shall we have that chat again?
Monday Morning Spice

Land Claims: 139 farms identified. Trump hurting US tourism. Conversation is dead. Bin Laden love. Mission Impossible take Winnie the Pooh. The great Australian drought. Irina and Bradley swimming.
What The Daily Maverick Says About Ramaphosa’s Land Announcement

Late on Tuesday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the ANC would support amending the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation.