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Cedara
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KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Private Bag X9059
Pietermartizburg
3200

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MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

Dr. F. Qwabe Acting Head of Department

Acting HOD
Dr. F.N.P. Qwabe

Vision

Inclusively transformed, innovative, food secure and sustainable agricultural sector.

Mission

To drive comprehensive and equitable agricultural growth, food security and the advancement of rural communities through sustained scientific and digital technology practices.

View our Values and Strategic Objectives

Strategic Documents

Strategic Links

Cedara College of Agriculture:
Short Course Prospectus 2025

Fresh Produce Market Analysis Report: Quarter 1 of 2024

Public Tool for Reporting Agricultural Incidents

Laboratory Services

Agricultural Research Development and Training Institutes

Veterinary Services

Tenders

In Focus

MEC’S Radio Interview on Ukhozi FM

UMkhanyakude District Mass Vaccination Plan

Catch KZNDARD MEC Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa live on VUMA 103 FM

Cedara College Graduation Ceremony

OSCA Graduation Ceremony

Stay informed about FMD

Departmental Projects

Budget Allocation Summary

Unemployed Agriculture Graduates Youth Programme

Township Agriculture

One Home-One Garden

Livestock Programme

Improving Genetics in Communal Breeding Herd and Communal Grazing Schemes

Food Security and the impact of Food Inflation

Communal Investment and Infrastructure Programme

Agricultural Development Interventions

Agricultural Construction Unit

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Latest Events

14
April
2026
- 6:30pm

AGRICULTURE MEETS WITH KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS OVER ANIMAL MOVEMENT CONTROL MEASURES

The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has met with livestock auctioneers to establish a collaborative working relationship aimed at ensuring strict adherence to...

11
April
2026
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AGRICULTURE MEC PRAISES EAR TAGGING AS A GAME CHANGER TO ADDRESS TRIPPLE CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY

The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has hailed the ear tagging of cloven-hoofed animals as a game changer, saying the technological...

05
April
2026
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MEC KAMADLOPHA- MTHETHWA ENCOURAGES INTERFAITH TO LEAD IN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, urged interfaith organizations to motivate their followers to implement the "one home, one garden" concept in their backyards...

03
April
2026

MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa oversees 700 cattle receiving lifesaving vaccines in Jozini at the start of Easter

The life of a farmer. Regardless of Easter Holidays or not, our focus remains on vaccinating cloven-hoofed animals to ensure their welfare," that's according to the Department of Agriculture and...

01
April
2026

FMD Mass Vaccination Programme in UMkhanyakude District

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by MEC Mrs.Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, embarked on a massive vaccination drive in uMkhanyakude,one of the largest districts in terms of animal population,...

31
March
2026

MEC INTRODUCES ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONERS AND NEWLY APPOINTED GRADUATES

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has pledged to involve more young people in agricultural activities, saying that the sector is adapting...

30
March
2026

CEDARA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE GRADUATION CEREMONY

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has voiced her concern about the shortage of dairy farmers among previously disadvantaged communities. She...

25
March
2026

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa’s visit sparks emotional scenes and new beginnings in Harry Gwala District

The Mahlabathini farming community, outside Highflats within Johannes Phumani Local Municipality could not hold back their tears following the arrival of the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Agriculture and Rural Development,...

24
March
2026

Owen Sithole College of Agriculture Graduation Ceremony

Graduates of Inkosi Owen Sithole College of Agriculture (OSCA) have been encouraged to use their academic experience into tangible success by setting up their own agribusiness ventures, supporting farming cooperatives...

20
March
2026

Presidential Title Deeds handover Ceremony

The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was amongst the dignitaries presiding over President Cyril Ramaphosa's Title Deeds Handover Ceremony held at the eSayidi TVET...

19
March
2026

Agriculture MEC empowers female farmers through a Goats Programme in Harry Gwala

It was all smiles for a group of female farmers as they received 96 goats for business farming purposes on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at Ixopo's Morningside Stadium. The MEC...

17
March
2026

Agriculture MEC hands over Irrigation Scheme in Pongola

Ensuing from the official handover of irrigation scheme projects and fencing to uMkhanyakude District farmers on 11 March 2026, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa,...

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Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

MECMrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

Acting HODDr. F.N.P. Qwabe

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MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

Acting HOD
Dr. F.N.P. Qwabe