Image republished courtesy of the DA (https://www.da.org.za/2022/09/fmd-police-and-darld-are-failing-farmers)
Global Citizen
SA’s proposed water rules spark outrage: 75% black ownership quota threatens farms, food security
Race-based water quotas risk crippling South African agriculture
Key topics:
Proposed regulations require up to 75% black ownership.
Critics warn of threats to food security and investment.
Exemptions for mining, SOEs raise equity concerns.
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By Kerry Lanaghan