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South Africa’s majority does not owe Errol Musk sympathy. Russia is not obliged to give him legitimacy. Photo: Wikipedia
AGRICULTURE

Russian Embassy distances state from Errol Musk farmer relocation claims

The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions…

  • Gillian Schutte
3 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak a national disaster. (GCIS)
AGRICULTURE

Ramaphosa declares foot-and-mouth outbreak a national disaster

The president announced a mass vaccination drive of the country’s entire cattle herd as the government moves to limit economic damage, export bans and further losses to farmers

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they’re dying
AGRICULTURE

One in three trees in the world face extinction

Some species have fewer than 50 individuals left in the wild and in South Africa, 6% of its species are threatened

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read