TLU SA

TLU SA Warns Expropriation Act Could Deter Investment

Agricultural organisation TLU SA says a centrally regulated land ownership model, as envisioned in the Expropriation Act, will deter investment and undermine South Africans' property rights. US president Donald Trump has stated that America will cut future funding to South Africa until a full investigation into the country’s land expropriation policies is complete. TLU SA’s, Bennie van Zyl, says they believe that Trump has grown tired of the way African […]

4 February, 2025 53

South Africa

S.A’s agriculture organisation sees red flags for the future economy

S.A's agriculture organisation TLU SA says it continue to see red flags for the future of South Africa’s economy. the organisation's Bennie van Zyl says instead of focusing on educating and empowering people on how to create wealth and play a responsible role in the economy, the government is engaging in emotional, ideological practices that put South Africa’s economic future at risk:

4 November, 2024 28

South Africa

TLU SA Seeks Clarity on Medium Term Budget’s Impact on Agriculture

The South African agricultural organisation TLU SA says it wants clarity on whether the plans announced in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement will genuinely meet the real needs of the economy and agriculture. TLU SA’s, Bennie van Zyl, says the focus of the government of national unity on inclusive growth and job creation is valuable, but the concern is that real challenges, such as corruption and mismanagement, are […]

31 October, 2024 50

South Africa

OUTA Calls for Budget Focus on S.A’s Corruption and Economic Stability….

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritize anti-corruption efforts in the medium-term budget policy statement, advocating for reduced spending on non-core state-owned entities. Meanwhile, agriculture organization TLU SA expects the budget to focus on economic growth and stability in light of the changing political climate. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl emphasized the importance of enhancing security and economic confidence in South Africa.

30 October, 2024 45

South Africa

TLU SA Criticizes Rhetoric and Legislation Affecting Economy and Agriculture

TLU SA says socialist rhetoric, unattainable expectations, and racially driven legislation regarding private property rights have severely undermined the economy and agricultural sector. The agricultural organisation has launched the Charter for the Protection of Private Property Rights. TLU SA’s general manager, Bennie van Zyl, says individuals and social institutions must stand together against any encroachments on private property:

25 July, 2024 45

South Africa

Agricultural Union TLU SA Expresses Concerns Over Alarming Increase in Department of Agriculture’s Wasteful Expenditure

Agricultural union TLU SA has raised concerns about the misuse of funds within the Department of Agriculture, as revealed in a parliamentary committee budget review and recommendations report. The report highlights a significant rise in wasteful expenditure from 33 thousand rand in the 2021-2022 financial year to a staggering 30 million rand in 2022-2023. Bennie van Zyl, spokesperson for TLU SA, attributes most of this wasteful spending to payments for […]

6 March, 2024 47