In South Africa’s Fabled Wine Country, White and Black Battle Over Land: STELLENBOSCH, South Africa — One cold morning, Stefan Smit, a white farmer in South Africa’s stunning wine region, woke up to find his vineyard under siege. Anxious and angry, Mr. Smit, 62, drove his ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Betting splurge on ‘sandpaper-gate’ Australia, South Africa … [Read more...] about SA News: In South Africa’s Fabled Wine Country, White and Black Battle Over Land
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How droughts will affect South Africa’s broader economy | The Conversation
How droughts will affect South Africa's broader economy: ShutterstockDroughts have become more commonplace in South Africa in recent years. In the past two decades since 1990, 12 of those years were defined as drier years compared to only seven years in the previous 20 years. The latest period included three consecutive years of drier conditions, … [Read more...] about How droughts will affect South Africa’s broader economy | The Conversation
Arts and culture were given money in South Africa’s budget. Why it matters | The Conversation
Arts and culture were given money in South Africa's budget. Why it matters: South African performers from the Mzansi Ballet. John Hogg/EPAAnalysts came to a range of conclusions about the budget speech delivered recently by South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. But few paid attention to his comments on arts and culture. He made a commitment that National Treasury will … [Read more...] about Arts and culture were given money in South Africa’s budget. Why it matters | The Conversation
Earth observation data offers hope for Africa’s wetlands | The Conversation
Earth observation data offers hope for Africa's wetlands: Botswana's Okavango Delta. Shutterstock/Gaston PiccinettiWetlands support millions of people around Africa. They include all areas that are permanently or frequently covered by water, and could be at the edge of a lake or the mouth of a river. Wetlands offer a source of freshwater, fisheries, moist soil for farming … [Read more...] about Earth observation data offers hope for Africa’s wetlands | The Conversation
South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing | The Conversation
South Africa's budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn't a good thing: South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni preparing to deliver the budget. EPA-EFE/Elmond JiyaneThis year’s South African budget gave allies of the market as much as they could expect – and labour and the left about as much as they currently deserve. The budget attracted particular … [Read more...] about South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing | The Conversation
