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FMD vaccine case proceeds to court after mediation fails

Court-prescribed mediation was unsuccessful and the matter will now be heard on an urgent basis.

By Sakeliga Staff20 March 2026

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Employment Equity: Legal challenges proceed despite ConCourt setback

Sakeliga and NEASA will continue to resist these unconstitutional employment quotas.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF11 MAR 2026

Press Release

Court Application to end state obstruction of FMD vaccines

The application follows the failure by the Minister of Agriculture to substantiate his prohibitions on private sector vaccine procurement

BY SAKELIGA STAFF2 MAR 2026

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Court Victory: State suspends NHI implementation

This concession by the state is the result of a raft of comprehensive litigation against the NHI Act.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF24 FEB 2026

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Sakeliga clears path to end race-based licensing of International Airlines

Last week, South Africa’s International Air Services Council (IASC) – withdrew its opposition.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF16 FEB 2026

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FMD Crisis - Minister Steenhuisen brings his office into disrepute

His conduct is making it difficult for farmers to assess their legal position and determine next steps.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF12 FEB 2026

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“The State must abandon the NHI”

A response to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s recent remarks suggesting a settlement should be outside of the courts.

BY RUSSELL LAMBERTI2 FEB 2026

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Agri Minister triggers litigation by refusing to state legal position on FMD

Steenhuisen's failure to respond undermines his insistence that he wishes to avoid litigation.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF30 JAN 2026

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FMD: Appropriate response from Minister Steenhuisen still outstanding

It remains crucial for the Minister to provide a forthright response to our questions about foot-and-mouth.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF28 JAN 2026

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Sakeliga issues legal demands to Minister Steenhuisen on FMD vaccination

It is unacceptable to arbitrarily restrict those who wish to follow a vaccination strategy from doing so.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF27 JAN 2026

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Sakeliga takes steps against obstruction by government

Many other contagious and serious animal diseases are already being kept under control through non-state initiatives

BY SAKELIGA STAFF23 JAN 2026

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Driefontein Expropriation: City escalates lawfare to avoid compensation

The City of Ekurhuleni's latest developments around expropriation without compensation.

BY SAKELIGA STAFF18 JAN 2026

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FSTC's 2025 Reporting Notice (another BEE bluff)

The FSTC has no statutory power to sanction FSPs that do not participate in BEE

BY SAKELIGA STAFF16 JAN 2026

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FMD vaccine case proceeds to court after mediation fails

Employment Equity: Legal challenges proceed despite ConCourt setback

Court Application to end state obstruction of FMD vaccines

Court Victory: State suspends NHI implementation

Sakeliga clears path to end race-based licensing of International Airlines

FMD Crisis - Minister Steenhuisen brings his office into disrepute

“The State must abandon the NHI”

Agri Minister triggers litigation by refusing to state legal position on FMD

FMD: Appropriate response from Minister Steenhuisen still outstanding

Sakeliga issues legal demands to Minister Steenhuisen on FMD vaccination

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Sakeliga takes steps against obstruction by government

Driefontein Expropriation: City escalates lawfare to avoid compensation

FSTC's 2025 Reporting Notice (another BEE bluff)

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