An organisation that primarily focuses on farming as a means to food security and upskilling has had to add the fight against gender-based violence because of its prevalence in rural communities.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.customcontested.co.za/rural-nonprofit-boosts-fight-against-gender-based-violence-and-femicide-scourge-in-eastern-cape/
Jun 17 2025
Makhanda High Court orders immediate halt to illegal Wild Coast building
By Tony Carnie
The court order follows an April 2023 knobkerrie assault on activist and Goldman Prize winner Nonhle Mbuthuma and fellow women residents while attempting to halt building work inside the protected coastal zone.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.customcontested.co.za/makhanda-high-court-orders-immediate-halt-to-illegal-wild-coast-building/
Feb 24 2025
Land expropriation debate is back, but it’s more muted, despite Trump’s efforts
The recent actions of US President Donald Trump against South Africa and comments by AfriForum suggest the issue of land and expropriation will once again dominate our politics — but not as intensely as when the ANC was divided on the issue.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.customcontested.co.za/land-expropriation-debate-is-back-but-its-more-muted-despite-trumps-efforts/
Jan 22 2025
Parliament wants to meet Zulu king over Ingonyama Trust Board crisis
By Paddy Harper
Parliament’s land reform portfolio committee wants to meet King MisuZulu ka Zwelithini to resolve the “crisis” caused by the breakdown in relations between him and the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB).
Permanent link to this article: https://www.customcontested.co.za/parliament-wants-to-meet-zulu-king-over-ingonyama-trust-board-crisis/
Dec 02 2024
Southern Palladium bets on platinum’s future: new mine planned despite market pressures
By Ed Stoddard
This is a fairly rare project for the Australian-listed company to undertake, but looming supply deficits mean the timing could be perfect.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.customcontested.co.za/southern-palladium-bets-on-platinums-future-new-mine-planned-despite-market-pressures/