Podcasts about Land reform

In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, President Trump ambushes the South African president with claims of white farmers being persecuted.We hear a response from Mzwanele Nyhontso, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development for South Africa. Also on the programme: how the Italian authorities dealt a blow to a powerful international arm of the mafia – the 'Ndrangheta; and a conservation success story from India, saving the Asiatic Lion.(Photo: US President Donald Trump shows a copy of an article that he said it's about white South Africans who had been killed in the Oval Office. Credit: Reuters)

John Maytham speaks with journalist and author Max du Preez about the US decision to grant refugee status to 59 white South Africans. Du Preez rejects claims of persecution as unfounded and politically motivated, placing the issue in the broader context of Trump-era asylum policy and strained US–South Africa relations. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramabina Mahapa ,a Senior Associate at Concentric Alliance recently penned an opinion piece in the Daily Maverick suggesting that land-buying syndicates could hold the key to transforming the rural economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurie MacFarlane from Future Economy Scotland gave, in our opinion, the standout speech at the recent Independence Forum for Scotland conference held in Edinburgh on 1st March 2025. Land Reform is one of those key topics where the public mood seems to be for further, faster reform than our politicians seem able to keep up with but the stakes are high and the potential benefits to Scotland are immense. Find out more from https://futureeconomy.scot #landreform #socialjustice #scotland   The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Dan Corder speaks with Queen Elouise Rossouw, spokesperson for the Khoi and San residents of Knoflokskraal, a growing self-sustaining settlement near Grabouw, occupied since 2020. Spread across 1,800 hectares of state-owned land, the community is reclaiming its heritage through farming and eco-tourism, despite a containment order from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) that prohibits further expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode I am in Conversation with Mathari Manyisa who is an advocate. I really enjoyed her colorful story especially the part where she shared insights about how she repeated matric because she was running after a boy - the innocence of young love tickled me. It just highlights the fact that in life we can almost come back from any setback, all the wiser. Our individual journeys are filled with so much colour and life doesn't always follow a lined path but what is meant for you will always locate you. I hope you will enjoy learning from this phenomenal woman as much as I enjoyed this conversation. Advocate Mathari Manyisa is a highly skilled legal practitioner with a deep passion for justice, human rights, and international law. She is a member of the Pan-African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).She holds an LLB from North-West University (2015-2018) and completed her pupillage in 2021 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. She was admitted as an advocate in 2022 and officially established her legal practice in late 2022 to early 2023 after relocating to Gauteng.Areas of ExpertiseAdv. Manyisa's legal practice covers a diverse range of matters, including:Constitutional & Administrative LawCriminal & Civil LitigationProperty Law & Land DisputesUrgent Applications & InterdictsLabor Law & Employment DisputesDelictual & Third-Party ClaimsFamily & Customary Law, including traditional leadership disputesInternational Law & Human Rights LawShe is also a panelist on the South African Land Reform Panel under the Department of Land Reform and Agriculture, where she advises on land dispute mediation, expropriation matters, and policy development.Commitment to Human Rights & Refugee AdvocacyAdv. Manyisa is a member of the South African Refugee-Led Network, an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons in South Africa. She has worked extensively on statelessness issues, permanent residence applications, and refugee status matters, ensuring vulnerable individuals receive fair legal representation and access to justice.Pro Bono & Access to JusticeAs a strong believer in justice, she is actively involved in pro bono legal services, assisting individuals who cannot afford representation. She integrates pro bono work into her practice as a way to give back and uphold the principle that justice should be accessible to all.Legal Advocacy Meets Digital ImpactBeyond the courtroom, Adv. Manyisa uses her platform to educate and mentor aspiring legal professionals through her YouTube channel. She creates content that provides insights into the legal profession, offering guidance on career development, legal principles, and industry trends.Entrepreneurship & Community EngagementIn addition to her legal career, she is the legal director of Sisonke Wellness Group, an NGO focused on mental health advocacy and addressing societal challenges. She ensures legal compliance and provides strategic oversight to support the organization's mission.She is also an entrepreneur, running a haircare manufacturing business, where she merges innovation with business acumen.A Visionary AdvocateWith a reputation for excellence, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice, Adv. Manyisa continues to make a profound impact in law, social justice, and mentorship. Whether through litigation, human rights advocacy, pro bono work, digital education, or entrepreneurship, she remains committed to shaping a more just and empowered society.Don't forget to follow the show wherever you listen and share each episode with your loved ones :)

Paul Maritz, a Director at Free SA has joined Clarence live after Free SA sent a formal letter of demand to the Chief Registrar of Deeds over constitutional concerns over Dept. of Land Reforms & Rural Developments latest attempt to reintroduce racial classification in public administrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Githu Muigai, former Attorney General of Kenya, constitutional law expert, author, and leading African jurist will be addressing a public lecture hosted by University of Johannesburg titled Post-Independence Constitutionalism: Reflections on Africa’s Land Question and Kenya’s Choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Masango is joined by Senior Researcher at WITS centre for Diversity studies, Senior Researcher Associate at Good Governance Africa and Analyst in Global issues, Dr William Mpofu discussing Zimbabwe's land reform legacy and the government's new move to compensate displaced white farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Ruth Hall, SARChI Chair and Professor at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), joins John Maytham to discuss the significance of SA changing its deeds process and what this means for Land reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this month's episode of the QMS Red Meat Podcast, we're joined by Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, for an exclusive deep dive into the latest Scottish Government policies impacting the industry.We'll discuss:✅ The future of Scotland's red meat sector amidst evolving agricultural policies✅ Government strategies to support farmers, butchers, and processors✅ Balancing food security, biodiversity, and climate goals✅ The challenges and opportunities for the sector over the next five years✅ What makes Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork stand out globallyWe also get a personal insight from the Cabinet Secretary on her favourite Scottish red meat dish!Plus, we'll hear updates from Sarah Millar on industry developments and Iain Macdonald on the latest market trends across cattle, sheep, and pig sectors.Don't forget to subscribe for more expert discussions each month!

Foreign affairs journalist Peter Fabricius joins John Maytham to unpack South Africa’s recent diplomatic visit to Washington. Led by Dirco’s Zane Dangor, the delegation met with senior US officials to address concerns about the Expropriation Act and clarify Pretoria’s broader policy agenda. Fabricius explains how the meetings countered US misconceptions, shaped by lobbying from groups like AfriForum, and reaffirmed South Africa’s constitutional commitment to equity, land reform and the rule of law. The discussion also touches on SA’s G20 priorities and the complex state of US–SA relations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the DA and ANC — the two leading parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) — edge closer to a deal on a contentious budget including a proposed 0.5% VAT increase, South African academic and columnist Steven Friedman joins John Maytham to assess the GNU’s current state and what may shape its future success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the national budget vote looming and the country watching closely, the ANC and DA appear to be on the brink of a deal that would secure passage of a highly contentious budget — including a 0.5% increase in VAT. Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor of Investigations at News24 and author of The Super Cadres, The Stellenbosch Mafia, and The ANC Billionaires, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest behind-the-scenes negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The signing of the Expropriation Act continues to cause shockwaves and intense reactions in South Africa. However, an analysis shows that over 84% of the land reform target has already been achieved—more than is generally acknowledged. Rash actions now would play into the hands of leftist factions. The land debate is misplaced: significant progress has been made with land transfers (though now slowed), yet fertile agricultural land lies unused while people go hungry. READ FULL REPORT on landbou.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aubrey speaks to Nkosinathi Thema, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel, about the concerns and legal threats that the Expropriation Bill has raised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump cuts aid to South Africa. He cited alleged human rights violations against white farmers, a controversial land ownership bill, and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. But why is Trump targeting Pretoria now? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Lesiba Teffo, a political analyst at the University of South Africa, and Thuso Khumalo, DW correspondent in Johannesburg.

Clement Manyathela chats to Head of Public Relations at Afriforum Ernst Van Zyl and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Ronald Lamola about the statements made by Trump saying that he will cut off all funding to South Africa over land reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land Reform in Scotland: Progress or Pitfall? Unpacking the Impact on Rural Communities, Climate, and Agriculture. In this episode of the Scottish Land and Estates podcast, Cameron is joined by SLE Legal Adviser, Jackie McCreery, to discuss the Land Reform Bill and its potential to strengthen rural community rights. They examine the complexities of the current legislation, its focus on large-scale land ownership, and the Bill's impact on climate goals. With a closer look at part two of the Bill, which covers agricultural tenancies, they explore its broader implications, including the possible negative effects on land transactions, security, and the rural economy. The conversation also highlights the need for a clearer vision for land reform and more incentives to encourage positive land management behaviours. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more check out the links below! Watch us on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen

South African farmers are facing increasing insecurity due to a combination of legislative changes, violent crimes, and a lack of government intervention. The ongoing land reform bill, aimed at redistributing land without compensation, has left many farmers uncertain about the future of their land ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aubrey speaks to Werksmans' Head of Land Reform, Bulelwa Mabasa. about what the expropriation bill is all about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Werksmans' Head of Land Reform Bulelwa Mabasa about the implications of the signed Expropriation Bill, which allows for land expropriation with nil compensation in the public interest. In other interviews, Investment School unpacks the Role of Allowance: Introducing Kids to Budgeting and Investing with Lunga Mahlaba, Business Development Manager at Inkunzi Wealth Group & Carly Esterhuizen - VP of Global Brand - EasyEquities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Werksmans' Head of Land Reform Bulelwa Mabasa, about the implications of the signed Expropriation Bill, which allows for land expropriation with nil compensation in the public interest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nkanyiso Gumede, researcher at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, about a move by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to take the state to court over its failure to address land reform and distribution as required by the constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The line struggle continues and does not go Mao's way. Plus, comments on the historiography.Further reading:Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949Stuart Schram, ed., Mao's Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930Joseph Fewsmith, Forging Leninism in China: Mao and the Remaking of the Chinese Communist Party, 1927–1934Mao Zedong nianpu, 1893-1937 (毛泽东年谱)Chen Jian, Zhou Enlai: A LifeSome names from this episode:Liu Angong, special envoy sent by Party Center to the Fourth Red ArmyLin Biao, commander of the first column of the Fourth Red ArmyChen Yi, replaced Mao as secretary of the Front CommitteeZhou Enlai, head of the Organization Department of the Central CommitteeJiang Hua, secretary general of the political department of the Fourth Red ArmyEpisode artwork: photo of Jiang HuaSupport the show

Most land claimants in South Africa prefer cash payouts over receiving land. The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development reports that, of the 79,696 claims lodged by 1998, only 11.8% opted for land, while 56,040 chose monetary compensation. Urbanization, lost agrarian skills, and the allure of middle-class lifestyles were cited as reasons for this trend. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Terrance Corrigan, Projects and Publications manager at the Institute for Race Relations

    Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Mzwanele Nyhontso who is the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development about the process of land reform and restitution in the country - 30 years since the act was made law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nhyontso, says the high cost of land continues to be one of the stumbling blocks to the pace of land restitution. The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights reflected on 30 years of the Restitution of Land Rights Act at the Freedom Park Heritage Site in Pretoria on Monday (*2/12*). The Act was formed to restore land rights to individuals and communities dispossessed due to past racially discriminatory 1913 Native Land Act. Lerato Makola filed this report...

“I ask myself, where will I be after graduating? And looking at ownership of a house, it seems like a farfetched dream that could never materialize” – First time Namibian voter Rivaldo Kanongo Kavanga On the 27th of November, the citizens of Namibia will choose a new president in an election expected to be the most competitive since independence in 1990. The ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) is fielding veteran politician Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah who is tipped to become the country's first female president. Land reform is one of the key election issues. Government statistics show that the white population still own 70% of agricultural land while the indigenous majority remain marginalised. Namibia attained its independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, with liberation hero Sam Nujoma becoming its first head of state. Before South Africa's occupation, Namibia was under German colonial rule. In 2021, the European country apologised for the killings of 65, 000 Herero and 10, 000 Nama people, pledging to fund development projects worth more than a billion dollars.In today's Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to people in Namibia about whether this election will address the question of land reform.

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Malnutrition in South Africa is an ongoing challenge that directly undermines human potential and social progress. While the South African Constitution guarantees everyone's right in South Africa to food, a recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that 63.5% of South African households face food insecurity.  These results were launched by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on 10 October 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelwa Mabasa, Werksman's Head of Land Reform and a member of the President's Land Reform Advisory Panel, about the implications of the 'New Minerals' Revolution on South Africa's mining communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Dr. Tania Li talks to us about her long-standing ethnographic fieldwork in Indonesia. It focuses on assemblages of land reform – who is included and who is excluded, the history of land reform movements in Indonesia, and the implications of such assemblages. In particular, Dr. Li talks about the capitalist relations that emerge when indigenous highlanders self-organize to institute property rights. We see that it is not as straightforward as conventional neoliberal narratives suggest. Today's guest is Dr. Tania Li, a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. After her early research in Singapore, she has dedicated much of her career to researching land, labor, capitalism, development, politics and indigeneity in Indonesia. She has written about the rise of Indonesia's indigenous peoples' movement, land reform, rural class formation, struggles over the forests and conservation, community resource management, state-organized resettlement and the problems faced by people who are pushed off the land in contexts where they have little or no access to waged employment, and more. Her most recent book, Plantation Life (2021), co-authored with Pujo Semedi, examines the structure and governance of Indonesia's contemporary oil palm plantations in Indonesia; the book theorizes the notion of “corporate occupation” to underscore how massive forms of capitalist production and control over the palm oil industry replicate colonial-style relations that undermine citizenship. Her book Land's End (2014) draws on two decades of ethnographic research in Sulawesi, Indonesia and offers an intimate account of the emergence of capitalist relations among indigenous highlanders who privatized their common land to plant a boom crop, cacao. This is the book that inspired the topic for this episode, so we'll be digging into this more in a moment. Some of her other books include The Will to Improve: Governmentality, Development, and the Practice of Politics (2007) which incidentally was a huge inspiration for my own journey into anthropology, her book Powers of Exclusion: Land Dilemmas in Southeast Asia (2011), co-authored with Derek Hall and Paul Hirsch, and Transforming the Indonesian Uplands: Marginality, Power, and Production (1999). Her scholarship engages interdisciplinarily with geography, philosophy, religion, politics, and much more. I'm delighted but also honored to be able to interview her for this episode, and I know there will be more to talk about than we have time for, so let's get started. Links: https://www.taniali.org/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03066150.2021.1890718 https://www.taniali.org/papers/what-is-land-assembling-a-resource-for-global-investment .player4952 .plyr__controls, .player4952 .StampAudioPlayerSkin{ border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .player4952{ margin: 0 auto; } .player4952 .plyr__controls .plyr__controls { border-radius: none; overflow: visible; } .skin_default .player4952 .plyr__controls { overflow: visible; } Your browser does not support the audio element.

Scottish writer, Academic, and Spiritual Activist Alastair McIntosh sits down with Sara Jolena Wolcott to talk about his work on land reform, waterways and housing; the importance of Community Gardens, and the current state of America amidst the coming US election. This includes reflections from the island from which Donald Trump's maternal family comes. 1:33 - Introduction to Alastair Macintosh5:38 - About Dark Mountain12:00 - Land of trust and land ownership20:40 - History24:20 - On Trump and the American definition of "success"33:00 - On Community Gardens36:40 - Archetypes -  Trump41:20 - Divisions in America48:00 - Paying attention to waters: Rivers and Oceans58:00 - Possible American FuturesReferenced material:Other Books mentioned in the episode:Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man by Mary L. TrumpHillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in CrisisAlastair's books:Soil and SoulRiders on the Storm: the Climate Crisis and the Survival of BeingPoacher's Pilgrimage: an Island JourneySpiritual Activism: Leadership as ServiceParables of Northern Seed: Anthology from BBC's Thought for the DayIsland Spirituality: Spiritual Values of Lewis and Harris Alastair's website Featured Music: Music: The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomondby Marie NarellePublication date 1906Source: Archive.orgSupport the Show.Learn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia SamanvayaMusic Title: Both of Us Music by: madiRFAN Don't forget to "like" and share this episode!

Ruth Hall, a political analyst and full professor who holds the DSI-NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Poverty, Land, and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to explore what the phrase "returning land to the original owners" entails and how it can be interpreted most usefullySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela and Africa Melane speak to a range of politicians following the Opening of Parliament Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Guests EFF leader Julius Malema, Joe Phaahla, Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Gwen Ramokgopa, ANC Secretary General, Vuyolwethu Zungula, president of the African Transformation Movement, Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity, Nomvula Mokonyane, first deputy secretary general of the ANC, Mzwanele Nyhontso – the newly appointed Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, John Hlophe, MK Party parliamentary leader, SCOPA Chair Songezo Zibi and leader of RIse Mzansi, Gayton McKenzie, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Health Minister dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Herman Mashaba, Action SA LeaderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Clement Manyathela speaks to Mzwanele Nyhontso, the incoming Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development; Ganief Hendricks, incoming deputy minister of social development and President of Al Jama-ah and outgoing minister of social development, Lindiwe Zulu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with noted author and ecologist Dr. James Fenton to discuss the ecology and history of the land in Scotland. 

Filmmaker Tom Opre sits down with John Muir Trust CEO David Balharry to discuss Scotland's land use issues. 

We speak with Scottish land reformer and retired politican Andy Wightman in Scotland. 

The government's farm business incomes forecast for this year makes grim reading: in England dairy farmers are expected to earn 78% less than last year, largely due to falls in the milk price; cereal farmers face a 77% cut, though prices have been high and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs says the fall reflects a return to more normal levels as well as a reduction in the amount of arable crops grown; while mixed farms will see a 49% cut in income. Only those grazing livestock or rearing pigs are expected to see their income rise, and there is no forecast for the poultry sector as DEFRA says there is too much uncertainty. A 'destructive and disproportionate attack' - that's landowners' reaction to the Scottish Government's new Land Reform Bill. The proposed legislation would mean that the sale of estates of more than 1,000 hectares could be stopped by ministers and split into smaller lots, and the owners of large estates would have to show how they use land and how that contributes to key policies like net zero. The Scottish Government says the bill will make land ownership more transparent and will mean communities have more involvement in the land where where they live and work. That view is not shared by Scottish Land and Estates, which represents landowners.All week we're focusing on shellfish. The industry has had a torrid time. We speak to a professor of fisheries conservation about some of the challenges which range from labour shortages and pollution, to climate change and trade rules. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Bulelwa Mabasa, Head of Land Reform at Werksmans and a member of the President's Land Reform Advisory Panel, discusses the impacts of mining on land reform issues.   Refilwe Maluleke, Managing Director at Yellowwood, and Pepe Marais, Group Chief Creative Officer at Joe Public, pay tribute to the late Andy Rice, a titan of the marketing and advertising industry.   Warren Ingram, Co-Founder of Galileo Capital and Personal Financial Advisor, addresses the question: Should you halt your investments when markets are at their peak highs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recognizing how systems of private property control new visions of land use is one thing. Working on a political process of land reform is another. Bonnie VandeSteeg of the People's Land Policy discusses the recent program outlined in: Towards a Manifesto for Land Justice. Episode Links Land for What? Land for Whom? by Dr Bonnie VandeSteeg Towards a Manifesto for Land Justice A People's food policy from the Land Worker's Alliance Scottish Land Commission Liverpool Land Commission Southwark Land Commission Land for the Many, 2019, UK Labour Right to Roam Campaign Dartmoor Wild Camping court case Climate Litigation Example Access and Property: A Question of Power and Authority. Sikor and Lund 2009 Three Acres and a Cow The Diggers Landscapes is produced by Adam Calo. A complete written transcript of the episode can be found on Adam's newsletter: Land Food Nexus. Send feedback or questions to adamcalo@substack.com or https://bsky.app/profile/adamcalo.bsky.social  Music by Blue Dot Sessions: “Kilkerrin” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).    

Bronwyn Williams & Wandile Sihlobo | The Small Print Nearly three decades after the dawn of democracy, South Africa has remained a country of ‘two agricultures'. On the one hand we have a subsistence, primarily non-commercial, black farming segment. On the other hand, however, we have a predominantly commercial and white farming sector that is well-resourced and has access to domestic and international trade networks. In this episode, Bronwyn speaks to economist Wandile Sihlobo about his latest book, A Country of Two Agricultures, which focuses on why these disparities have persisted in the democratic era, and what it will take to overcome them. Bronwyn Williams is a futurist, economist, trend analyst and host of The Small Print. Her day job as a partner at Flux Trends involves helping business leaders to use foresight to design the future they want to live and work in. You may have seen her talking about Transhumanism or Tikok on Carte Blanche, or heard her talking about trends on 702 or CNBC Africa where she is a regular expert commentator. When she's not talking to brands and businesses about the future, you will probably find her curled up somewhere with a (preferably paperback) book. She tweets at @bronwynwilliams. Twitter Flux Trends Website Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity, and Agriculture.” He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Stellenbosch University. Wandile is a Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Wits School of Governance. In 2019, he was appointed as a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential Economic Advisory Council after serving on the Presidential Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture between 2018 and 2019. Book Website Twitter Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

With Liberty & Justice For All, Session 3 In this presentation, I intended to provide a brief history of the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) launched by China's then dictator Mao Zedong. It was Mao's attempt to seize absolute power and to remake China according to his own image. I tried to provide a sketch of the Cultural Revolution by answering the basic questions of why, what, who and how. I also tried to draw some parallels along the way to what is happening in America today. The Chinese Cultural Revolution was not an isolated historic event. It is important to understand the historic backdrop and important political events that eventually led to the outbreak of this revolution. I covered the Land Reform (1950-1953), the Anti-Rightist Campaign (1956-1957), the Great Leap Forward Campaign, and the Great Famine (1995-1962), all of which will help to make more sense out of the Cultural Revolution. -Xi Van Fleet https://sovereignnations.com Support Sovereign Nations: https://paypal.me/sovnations https://patreon.com/sovnations Follow Sovereign Nations: https://sovereignnations.com/subscribe/ © 2023 Sovereign Nations. All rights reserved. #sovereignnations #xivanfleet #maoism

Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of two books, “A Country of Two Agricultures: The Disparities, The Challenges, The Solutions” and “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity and Agriculture“. He is a Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University. Sihlobo is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, and a Research Associate at the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at Rhodes University. Sihlobo was appointed as a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential Economic Advisory Council in 2019 (and re-appointed in 2022), having served on the Presidential Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture from 2018. He is also a member of the Council of Statistics of South Africa (Stats SA) and a Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC). Sihlobo is a columnist for Business Day, The Herald and Farmers Weekly magazine. His weekly podcast, “Agricultural Market Viewpoint with Wandile Sihlobo“, is available on all podcast platforms. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Stellenbosch University. In this episode, you'll discover: -Wandile's entrepreneurial journey...01:20 -Why it's so difficult to get into agriculture as an African...02:30 -What is stopping Africa from achieving its potential economically?...06:20 -How to go about feeding the world...09:55 -The future of tech in Africa is dependent on the regulators...14:05 -Value chain and agro-processing, and what is its potential...18:30 -The impact of the ASFTA in regards to agriculture...21:30 -And much more...

Normally, land owners get a powerful say in the direction of land use. But what if we could design policies such that public values of land use directed who gets to own the land? PhD student and farmer Roz Corbett travels to France to find out. Episode Links Public consultation on the Proposed Land Ownership and Public Interest (Scotland) Bill (closes 12th September 2023) Scotland's Rural Land Market insights (Scottish Land Commission) Tim Lang, Feeding Britain Terre des Liens How the authorisation system works and it's impact on land market competition Summary article on the development of the new Land law in France Amelia Veitch Speculation in French agricultural land markets and the impact on SAFER decisions on land allocations Article exploring the impact on proactive local authority support for agroecological installations Resistance to mega basins 1 Resistance to mega basins 2 Agroecological Transitions for Territorial Food Systems Project Landscapes is produced by Adam Calo. A complete written transcript of the episode and extended shownotes can be found on Adam's newsletter: Land Food Nexus.  Send feedback or questions to adamcalo@substack.com.  This podcast was a team effort of Tanguy Martin from Terre de Liens, Amelia Veitch from the Laboratoire d'Anthropologie Politique (LAP-EHESS) and the University of Lausanne, Hélène Bechet and Alice Martin-Prevel from Terre de Liens, and Claire Lamine from INRAE for her involvement and support through the ATTER project. Georgie Styles provided production and audio mastering support. With thanks to the ATTER project for funding this podcast.  Music by Blue Dot Sessions: “Kilkerrin” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).    

Reforming property for sustainability requires both innovation in the law as well as in how we relate to land. Legal geography is a conceptual project that describes how law and space interact. Frankie McCarthy (lawyer) and Nicholas Blomley (geographer) discuss property through the legal geography lens. Episode Links Frankie McCarthy Nicholas Blomley Remember property? Progress in Human Geography A Statement of Progressive Property State v Shack case Performing Property: Making The World. Canadian Journal of Law & Jurisprudence The Mystery of Capital. Hernando de Soto Why Are We Allowing the Private Sector to Take Over Our Public Works? The New York Times. Brett Christophers Blomley on housing justice Landscapes is produced by Adam Calo. A complete written transcript of the episode can be found on Adam's newsletter: Land Food Nexus.  Send feedback or questions to adamcalo@substack.com. Music by Blue Dot Sessions: “Kilkerrin” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).

Brexit produced a once a generation chance to create a wholesale reform of agricultural subsidies. Kai Heron works through what the UK's new farm subsidy plan reveals about the politics of food system transformation.  Episode Links Kai Heron on Twitter You can't eat profits: A democratic vision for England's tormented farmlands. The New Statesman By Kai Heron, Alex Heffron and Rob Booth Climate Leninism and Revolutionary Transition.  Spectre Journal. Kai Heron and Jodi Dean ELMS description from DEFRA Indonesian farm workers in the UK and debt bondage History of the World in Seven Cheap Things WWF FOI on Uk's climate targets Eric Ross, The Malthus Factor US food policy and Haitian rice Women: The Last Colony: Maria Mies,  Veronika Bennholdt-Thomsen, Claudia von Werlhof The Classical Agrarian Question: Myth, Reality and Relevance Today: Sam Moyo On carbon markets and their overhype: The Value of a Whale, Buller Sustain on ELMs Climate apartheid Mark Fisher Capitalist Realism Rosa Luxemburg Reform or Revolution Nancy Fraser on Polanyi Maria Mies on subsistence Public Common Partnerships, Commonwealth Kai on the banana discourse Right to Roam campaign England Landscapes is produced by Adam Calo. A complete written transcript of the episode can be found at Adam's newsletter: Land Food Nexus   Send feedback or questions to adamcalo@substack.com Music by Blue Dot Sessions: “Kilkerrin” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).