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Apocalypse, now

Apocalypse, now
November 26, 2018 One couldn’t help but notice the irony involved in the tragic forest fires which ravaged...
Your life’s gonna change

Your life’s gonna change
November 26, 2018 It’s one thing when politicians make speeches about climate change, how dire the situation is,...
A real mess

A real mess
September 25, 2018 Property owners may be forgiven for thinking that expropriation of their land without compensation (EWC)...
Bad and badder

Bad and badder
August 17, 2018 Regarding the current land expropriation issue, there are two possible outcomes, and neither has a...

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Lest we forget
November 26, 2018

Lest we forget

South Africa's involvement in World War 1 is well-known, and was amply remembered last month...

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October 18, 2018

I’m black, said the white man

Circumstances recently brought me into contact, after 20-odd years, with an old business associate, now...

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September 25, 2018

Last month we hosted a couple of house-guests from the UK for a few days....

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Spraying Plants for Pest Control

Spraying Plants for Pest Control
November 28, 2018 Pesticides can be effective, but they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or not...
South African sheep breeds: Dorper

South African sheep breeds: Dorper
November 28, 2018 The Dorper is the result of one of the most successful long-term livestock improvement programmes...
Beware the Poison Plant or Gifblaar

Beware the Poison Plant or Gifblaar
November 9, 2018 Livestock owners need to be on the lookout for a highly toxic plant known as...
Fun Facts about Chickens

Fun Facts about Chickens
November 9, 2018 1 ) The chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus, is a domestic subspecies of the red junglefowl,...
Which “arian” or “ism” Fits You?

Which “arian” or “ism” Fits You?
November 9, 2018 Tomorrow being World Vegan Day, we thought we’d take a look at the various terms...
The Digestive System of Sheep

The Digestive System of Sheep
November 9, 2018 Sheep belong to the ruminant classification of animals. Ruminants are characterized by their "four" stomachs...
Plant Nutrients

Plant Nutrients
November 9, 2018 In terms of nutrients, plants need a balance of the big three, namely nitrogen (N),...
Arbor Week

Arbor Week
September 4, 2018 In South Africa the first week of September is used to focus our attention on...

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