https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:08:08 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-ZA 30 hourly 2 984716b16bc66064c74cc5d8cbf8d4b3 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475353 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:08:08 +0200 BREAK THE SILENCE ON FRAUDWe are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology … Read More »

]]> 0 ecc8e7e5206c2216a32052d7b66df8dc https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475352 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:22 +0200 EFF Urges Impartiality as Gana Leads Phala Phala Impeachment ProbeThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on Rise Mzansi’s Magashule Gana, newly elected chairperson of Parliament’s Sec … Read More »

]]> 0 f8f2d02ebb4f158c02229d562de19097 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475351 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:22 +0200 21-Year-Old Suspect to Appear in Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on House Robbery ChargesA 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, facing a charge of h … Read More »

]]> 0 047998eed38c8029cd784a199bbf20e9 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475350 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:22 +0200 Two Suspected Armed Robbers Killed, One Injured in Police Shootout at KwaMsaneTwo suspected armed robbers were fatally shot and a third suspect was injured following a shootout with police in KwaMsane just … Read More »

]]> 0 05c61ca57d1ba1fa74503347d6210582 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475349 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:22 +0200 Stepfather Sentenced to Life Plus 60 Years for Child Sexual AbuseA Tshwane court has imposed a severe sentence on a stepfather convicted of multiple sexual offences against a minor, marking a … Read More »

]]> 0 066dde2ba03917994f233fe350ead9b3 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475348 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:22 +0200 Two Mozambican Nationals and South African Teenager Killed Amid Violence in Mossel BayThree people were killed and approximately 55 shacks destroyed during sporadic violence in the KwaNonqaba area of Mossel Bay over … Read More »

]]> 0 927812525bbf09b6a613511e4da92a99 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475347 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:06:44 +0200 12-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot During Hunting Expedition; Man Arrested and Charged with MurderA man has been arrested and charged with murder following the alleged accidental shooting death of a 12-year-old girl from … Read More »

]]> 0 443d2c7f9353bfa75b15895efb608554 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475346 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:06:44 +0200 RTMC Issues Urgent Night-Driving Advisory Following 24 Fatalities in Multi-Province Crash SpreeThe Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has issued a stark warning to motorists to enhance vehicle visibility and exercise … Read More »

]]> 0 51d0aa97377a33d13218a1143714583b https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475345 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:06:44 +0200 Cold Front and Cut-Off Low to Bring Severe Weather to South Africa’s Southern RegionsThe South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued urgent warnings for cold, wet, and windy conditions expected to impact the … Read More »

]]> 0 6b722668e443143ba31f95260393c448 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475344 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:06:44 +0200 Crisis Deepens: Northern Cape Municipality Faces Urgent Intervention Over Collapsing Water and Sanitation SystemsKAKAMAS, Northern Cape – The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a stern directive to the Kai !Garib Local M … Read More »

]]> 0 464fdd268973200031cf655633580185 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475343 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:06:44 +0200 Fuel Price Update: Petrol Rises by R1.43/Litre as Diesel and Paraffin Costs DeclineSouth African motorists will face higher costs at the pump this Wednesday as the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources … Read More »

]]> 0 63373a47de49e899ba1c2a9666ca1174 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475342 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:21 +0200 Katlehong Residents Call for Spaza Shop Inspections Over Food SafetySiluma View, Ekurhuleni – Residents of Siluma View in Katlehong are urging law enforcement and government officials to intervene a … Read More »

]]> 0 4e48e2f855a7d2d52e7bde32abc09230 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475341 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:21 +0200 SARS Launches Foreign Vehicle Declaration System at North West BorderThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially launched its Foreign Vehicle Declaration System in the North West province, … Read More »

]]> 0 e41a09740ef04e92e29f61489da1b958 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475340 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:21 +0200 Jozini Mayor Addresses Financial Recovery and Border Security ChallengesThe Executive Mayor of Jozini Local Municipality, Nkosinathi Myeni, has outlined efforts to stabilise local governance amid … Read More »

]]> 0 deff1da9e19d3635d8283d717c342f78 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475339 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:21 +0200 ANC Leaders Confront Service Delivery Frustrations in O.R. Tambo DistrictSenior African National Congress (ANC) officials conducted community outreach across the O.R. Tambo District Municipality in the … Read More »

]]> 0 b2f650157c03143d0b85486781611c03 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475338 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:21 +0200 PUTCO Implements 10% Fuel-Linked Fare Increase Amid Rising Operational CostsJohannesburg, Gauteng – Major bus operator PUTCO has implemented a 10% fare increase effective immediately, citing unsustainable p … Read More »

]]> 0 3305eeea9a902cc91ba1ce689a13eedd https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475337 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:05:37 +0200 Teboho Lesekele Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment for RapeThe Sasolburg Regional Court has convicted and sentenced 36-year-old Teboho Lesekele to 15 years’ direct imprisonment for rape. T … Read More »

]]> 0 41bab1a8e891e623414a84d7ed948c10 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475336 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:05:36 +0200 Tavern Patron Arrested for Unlicensed Firearm Possession; Owner to Face Legal ActionA 30-year-old man was arrested on Saturday evening, 30 May 2026, for possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol and ammunition at a … Read More »

]]> 0 4165d6e94a95151fc4ba2c14a329bbf1 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475335 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:05:36 +0200 Police Investigate Murder and Attempted Murder Following Tavern ShootingKanana police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder after a shooting incident was reported on Saturday night, 30 … Read More »

]]> 0 7a510266eea89c4cffe9cc9d199e14c9 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475334 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:05:36 +0200 SUSPECT ARRESTED WITH THREE UNLICENSED FIREARMS IN GQEBERHA The South African Police Service (SAPS) Trio Task Team arrested a 37-year-old male suspect in possession of three unlicensed … Read More »

]]> 0 bd6da378c5e8c39024ff3fc5f52e8776 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475333 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:04:35 +0200 Black Business Council Urges Balanced Approach to Small Business Licensing BillThe Black Business Council (BBC) has weighed in on South Africa’s revised Business Licensing Bill of 2026, cautioning that while r … Read More »

]]> 0 eaf0b5a88f05a94955c5a18888ccbdad https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475332 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:04:35 +0200 Knysna Municipality Hit with R10-Million Fine Over Lagoon Pollution CrisisKnysna Municipality has been ordered to pay a R10-million fine by the Regional Court after pleading guilty to extensive … Read More »

]]> 0 475b63421316223ba536468d4ec9d37e https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475331 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:04:34 +0200 Water Access Crisis Deepens in Coronationville and Westbury as Tanker Deliveries Fall ShortResidents in Coronationville and Westbury are expressing mounting frustration over inconsistent water tanker deliveries and … Read More »

]]> 0 654f08e18963b9a69670dd13ebcf54c1 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475330 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:04:34 +0200 Undocumented Migrant Transport Crackdown Intensifies on Limpopo’s N1Several buses and taxis have been impounded in recent months along the N1 corridor in Limpopo and other South African provinces … Read More »

]]> 0 2648c2620a8099362ec54bc103494758 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475329 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:04:34 +0200 Suspect Arrested for Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition# Suspect Arrested for Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition in Ga-Madisha Ditoro **MAGATLE, South Africa** – A 4 … Read More »

]]> 0 547b567a9b64283fc6ef0846997677ba https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475326 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:04:24 +0200 ATDF National Office Bearer Arrested for Inciting Violence on N3 HighwaySouth African Police Service (SAPS) officers have arrested a national office bearer of the All Truck Drivers Forum South Africa … Read More »

]]> 0 ec3fc40602ee47e495e413e046a8db01 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475325 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:04:24 +0200 Fatal Shooting Erupts from Street Argument in AlexandraA dispute between two individuals escalated into deadly violence in the early hours of Saturday, 30 May 2026, leaving one person … Read More »

]]> 0 292650e9308ae35b996569b24bd5799b https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475324 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:04:24 +0200 Olievenhoutbosch Police Intercept Vehicle, Seize Illegal Firearms and Apprehend DriverA coordinated patrol operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Olievenhoutbosch led to the arrest of a 38-year-old … Read More »

]]> 0 412d7ebc6f262aebd4cbeadd01c4fd90 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475323 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:03:27 +0200 R179.6 Million Approved for Spaza Shop Support Fund Amid Registration PushThe Department of Small Business Development has confirmed that R179.6 million has been approved from the R500 million Spaza Shop … Read More »

]]> 0 e9bb466d666e0edd284ea011d5f580a0 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475322 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:03:27 +0200 SIU Freezes R8.2 Million in Assets as Thembisa Hospital Syndicate ExposedThe Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured preservation orders on a R6.4 million luxury estate and R1.8 million in pension … Read More »

]]> 0 b7d4a3dc531417b41bea8dfc122af7ae https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475321 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:03:26 +0200 Ramaphosa Seeks Fresh Court Review of Phala Phala Panel Report as Impeachment Process LoomsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated a fresh legal challenge to review and set aside the 2022 Section 89 independent panel … Read More »

]]> 0 3f47cd1a0fe5b3375d5701e2d41b3a3a https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475320 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:03:26 +0200 Three Arrested, Including ATDF Official, for Inciting Violence on KZN’s N3Three individuals, including a national office bearer of the All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF), have been arrested for … Read More »

]]> 0 26901fa1a07103448793ae207be82734 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475319 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:03:26 +0200 Left Parties Rally for United Front at SACP Conference in BoksburgBOKSBURG, Gauteng — Leaders from multiple left-wing political parties gathered this weekend at a SACP-sponsored Conference of the L … Read More »

]]> 0 ceeb8a010b1bcb72bd626cbb8d43b91b https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475318 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:02:24 +0200 Courier Drivers Held Hostage in Armed Heist; Two Suspects in CustodyTwo men, aged 35 and 36, are in police custody following an armed robbery of a courier delivery vehicle in the Giyani policing area … Read More »

]]> 0 8dfc6ce3a707a928631d770bb673eaf4 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475317 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:02:24 +0200 Two KwaZulu-Natal Police Officers Arrested on Corruption Charges# Two KwaZulu-Natal Police Officers Arrested on Corruption Charges **PIETERMARITZBURG** – Two police officers, aged 41 and 42, w … Read More »

]]> 0 89255c4f8bb646e36f881af3f2c3750b https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475316 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:42 +0200 Mkhwebane Foundation Requests FBI Probe Into Phala Phala Cash AllegationsThe Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has formally requested that United States law enforcement authorities investigate the … Read More »

]]> 0 06de51b048eaceb28be5d18eec9a216a https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475315 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:42 +0200 Knysna Family Challenges Municipal Official Over Demolition Threat Amid Harassment ClaimsKNYSNA, Western Cape – A long-standing Knysna family has approached the courts alleging harassment and intimidation by a local m … Read More »

]]> 0 27ef7e64141672c57a074cad132cb5fe https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475314 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:42 +0200 Ad Hoc Committee Uncovers Law Enforcement Lapses in Draft ReportAn Ad Hoc Committee of Parliament has identified significant governance failures within South Africa’s law enforcement s … Read More »

]]> 0 695687d18ea7fc5fd3814ca16517a279 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475313 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:42 +0200 ANC Ready for Impeachment Committee Proceedings, Says Chief Whip NtuliThe African National Congress has confirmed readiness for the National Assembly to establish an Impeachment Committee, with … Read More »

]]> 0 e8ff9eeab2167aaecf993d564e8acdaa https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475312 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:42 +0200 Rand Water Begins Critical Winter Maintenance With Minimal Initial DisruptionRand Water has commenced an extensive phased infrastructure maintenance program aimed at strengthening the reliability of its bulk … Read More »

]]> 0 35cd4ac6da7b7455b570c30bb167a93b https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475311 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:40:43 +0200 Lephalale Court Imposes Dual Life Sentences in 2018 Murder-Rape Case# Lephalale Court Imposes Dual Life Sentences in 2018 Murder-Rape Case **LEPHALALE, 27 May 2026** – Two men have been handed life s … Read More »

]]> 0 3ab1ed54b8f8b3f97b04cb94104c92d2 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475310 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:40:43 +0200 Four Armed Robbery Suspects Sentenced to 20 Years Each in PretoriaFour individuals were each sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment on 21 April 2026 by the Pretoria Regional Court following their c … Read More »

]]> 0 412310d4e9df413c6fd12297bf74fec3 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475309 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:40:43 +0200 Joint Operation Seizes R23,000 in Illicit CigarettesA joint intelligence-led law enforcement operation conducted on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, resulted in the seizure of illicit … Read More »

]]> 0 3defbca33731ab9328e935f6bf723abd https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475308 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:40:43 +0200 Mother Sentenced to 18 Years for Murder of Three-Month-Old InfantThe Stilfontein Regional Court has convicted and sentenced 35-year-old Lerato Valencia Pokonyane to 18 years’ imprisonment for t … Read More »

]]> 0 cacf8de74222aea5d6005810a1876a07 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475307 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:40:43 +0200 DA Claims Historic First Township Ward Victory in Gauteng By-ElectionIn a development described as “narrative-changing” for South African politics, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has secured its fir … Read More »

]]> 0 72fbe14da471f0e526dad43f00fd785f https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475306 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:40:06 +0200 Nyhontso to Oversee Land Restitution Handover in LichtenburgLichtenburg, North West – Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso is visiting the North West province to e … Read More »

]]> 0 faf4ad70e70e6e0cb1d925b18761571c https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475305 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:40:06 +0200 R1-Billion Mandrax Ingredients Seized at Beit Bridge in Major Cross-Border BustLIMPOPO — The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted drug manufacturing substances valued at approximately R1 billion a … Read More »

]]> 0 8f2855d91c58fd483f8baf66c4b99759 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475304 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:40:06 +0200 Mpumalanga Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Gold MiningPolice in Mpumalanga have launched a targeted operation to disrupt illegal gold mining activities at two farms outside Mbombela, … Read More »

]]> 0 2e930cc1c85bd1bcfdcf3249edf61569 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475303 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:40:06 +0200 Elite Bakery Workers in Limbo Amid Pay Dispute and Ownership UncertaintyBUTTERWORTH, Eastern Cape — More than 90 employees at the Elite Bakery remain without income or clarity as operations at the f … Read More »

]]> 0 c310541ae75fa0ab2cc7273c42060e68 https://www.farmerslivesmattersa.com/?p=475302 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:40:06 +0200 Negotiations Continue Over Khunotswana Village Flood RelocationOngoing discussions between residents of Khunotswana Village in Lehurutshe and the North West Provincial Government center on plans … Read More »

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