Like a stuck record (remember them?) I say it again; "Merely accepting anything posted on Social Media as true is really really dangerous. Make sure that you cross check any 'facts' posted on anyone's timeline- we all have bias." Todays Fact Check is the often repeated 'Goebbels like' statement: "80% of the economy being in the hands of whites IS the problem" https://twitter.com/ntsikimazwai/status/834648956193951744 According to Fact Checking web site; Africa Check the claim is … [Read more...] about Alternative Fact that Whites own 80% of the economy/land
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Black First Land First march to the South African Reserve Bank
Black First Land First march to the South African Reserve Bank: On Friday, the Black First Land First (BLF) movement marched to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) (http://APO.af/JsJaEi) to demand that the institution act on the Public Protector’s preliminary report which found that ABSA illegally benefited from apartheid cash injections from the SARB. BLF joined the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) recently in a march to ABSA headquarters (http://APO.af/Y21xVq) to demand … [Read more...] about Black First Land First march to the South African Reserve Bank
Uitenhage in the news: LAND INVADERS TAKE OVER FROM PIGS
LAND INVADERS TAKE OVER FROM PIGS: SInce Friday, a sea of gatvol residents, who were supported by the PAC and the EFF, have been invading open land used by farmers to breed livestock in the KwaKaku bush near Khayelitsha, Uitenhage, in Nelson Mandela Bay. Residents, mostly from wards 43 and ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. 100 CSR projects around the world: Volkswagen brand supports greater equality of opportunity in South Africa: For example, about EUR2 million have been invested in the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: LAND INVADERS TAKE OVER FROM PIGS
Mthatha news: New battle over huge land claim in Mthatha
New battle over huge land claim in Mthatha: The leadership squabble over the Zimbane land claim is again rearing its head, and if not dealt with immediately could once more frustrate growth and development in Mthatha. On November 4 the Land Claims Court ruled the legitimate committee presiding over ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: New battle over huge land claim in Mthatha
Land – No More White People to Benefit
The opposition party in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC, delivered a petition to the new government on 1 December citing 13 'areas of concern'. Here Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip responds to the allegation that only Whites benefit from land in the Metro with the ANC saying; "All available pieces of land continue to be given to white people for development of shopping complexes and malls in the black township." Trollip said; "The allegation is baseless, it serves, if it is indeed true, … [Read more...] about Land – No More White People to Benefit
South Africa opposes “Land Grab” Bill tabled before the Israeli parliament
South Africa opposes “Land Grab” Bill tabled before the Israeli parliament: The South African Goverment received with shock the news that on Wednesday, 07 December 2016, members of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) for the Jewish Home Party tabled the Regulations Bill whose purpose is to legitimise the continuing annexation of Palestinian land for settlement construction. The Bill has already been condemned by Israel’s Attorney-General, stating that it breaches local and … [Read more...] about South Africa opposes “Land Grab” Bill tabled before the Israeli parliament
Vacant Land For Sale in Joubertina, Joubertina, South Africa for ZAR R 430 000
Visit and explore Joubertina accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Joubertina selected video for you: View Property: http://www.patrickbarnardproperties.co.za/showpropertySC351000000764.cp Bedrooms: Bathrooms: 0.0 Garages: 0.0 Price: R 430 000 Property Description: Situated less than 4kms off the popular R62, this is a nature lover's paradise with direct access to a perennial river. Feel free to enjoy … [Read more...] about Vacant Land For Sale in Joubertina, Joubertina, South Africa for ZAR R 430 000
Vacant Land For Sale in Joubertina, Joubertina, South Africa for ZAR R 285 000
Visit and explore Joubertina accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Joubertina selected video for you: Patrick Barnard Properties View Property: http://www.patrickbarnardproperties.co.za/showpropertySC351000000764.cp Bedrooms: Bathrooms: 0.0 Garages: 0.0 Price: R 285 000 Property Description: Situated less than 4kms off the popular R62, this is a nature lover's paradise with direct access to a perennial river. … [Read more...] about Vacant Land For Sale in Joubertina, Joubertina, South Africa for ZAR R 285 000
Understanding how to buy vacant land
The idea of purchasing a piece of land and building a home is a dream for many people. But what is involved in purchasing vacant land? The four big banks here in South Africa (ABSA, Standard Bank, FNB and Nedbank) will only consider financing residential vacant land if the land is 120sqm or larger and within a proclaimed suburb. And when they approve finance, the maximum loan will be for 60% of the value, so a 40% deposit is required, and the loan term is only 60 months. So with this in … [Read more...] about Understanding how to buy vacant land
Grahamstown in the news: NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another
NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another: Hunter Water spent nearly $ 5 million upgrading fluoride installations at its plants at Anna Bay, Grahamstown, Lemon Tree Passage and Nelson Bay following the Dungog incident, and upgraded its Dungog plant. Acting chief executive Jeremy Bath said Hunter ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Water outages in Grahamstown: The water outages to Grahamstown East over the past two … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another
Salem’s historic land redistribution
Visit and explore Salem, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Salem, Eastern Cape selected video for you: A landmark court ruling on land redistribution could redefine the face of land-claims in South Africa. The Salem land-claim is the largest such case settled in South Africa to date. By this - a large part of the historic settler town in the Eastern Cape will be returned to the descendants of the … [Read more...] about Salem’s historic land redistribution
On land and at sea, large animals are in ‘double jeopardy’ – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: On land and at sea, large animals are in ‘double jeopardy’: Large animals hunted for their parts — such as elephant ivory and shark fins — are in double jeopardy of extinction due to their large body size and high value, according to a new analysis. The study reveals underappreciated risk to marine species similar to that of iconic terrestrial species, but elevated by key differences […] Source: Sardine Run Port … [Read more...] about On land and at sea, large animals are in ‘double jeopardy’ – Featured Blog
Families in the Eastern Cape received R400 million in land compensation
Visit and explore Tarkastad, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Tarkastad, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Three thousand families in Tarkastad in the Eastern Cape have received almost 400 million rand in compensation for the dispossession of their land during apartheid. Click HERE to find more 'Tarkastad, Eastern Cape' videos. Tarkastad, Eastern Cape video selected based on a YouTube … [Read more...] about Families in the Eastern Cape received R400 million in land compensation
E Cape fires destroy over 20 hectares of land
Visit and explore Dordrecht, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Dordrecht, Eastern Cape selected video for you: In the Eastern Cape, fires have destroyed more than 20 thousand hectares of land. Farmers in Jamestown, Burgersdorp, Molteno, Floukraal and Dordrecht have been affected. It's believed the fire was started by lightning in the Burgersdorp area, which has been brought under control. For … [Read more...] about E Cape fires destroy over 20 hectares of land
Vacant Land For Sale in Port Alfred, South Africa for ZAR 995,000… – Port Alfred Dolphins – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Vacant Land For Sale in Port Alfred, South Africa for ZAR 995,000… – Port Alfred Dolphins by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: A Port Alfred Dolphins video selected by Expert Tours: This beautiful vacant erf has magnificent 180 degree sea views. Situated within close walking distance to the beach, in a sought after area this is truly a rare find and priced to sell. Watch the dolphins surf and the whales play from your dream home. Property … [Read more...] about Vacant Land For Sale in Port Alfred, South Africa for ZAR 995,000… – Port Alfred Dolphins – Featured Blog
