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The Commemoration of Purity by throngs of maidens from across the country has taken centre stage at eMashobeni Royal Palace, Pongola, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Maidens at the uMkhosi woMhlanga also...
Livestock farmers within and surrounding the King Cetshwayo District Municipality have been equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices to enhance their animal production. This information-sharing engagement took place...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Hon. Thami Ntuli, accompanied by Members of the Provincial Cabinet, visited uMzumbe Local Municipality in the Ugu District as part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS). The visit specifically...
Jozini Local farmers have committed to producing a thousand tons of dry beans per month following deals between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and several agribusinesses. These agreements...
Premier Hon. Thamsanqa Ntuli led the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Cabinet meeting, followed by an Extended Provincial Executive Council session. The meeting brought together MEC’s, the DG, HODs, CEOs and Board Chairpersons...
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting livestock farmers affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) through a targeted recovery initiative....
Ululation and cheers echoed in the air as the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development hosted its Women Empowerment Programme in the Ukhahlamba Local Municipality, uThukela District on 29...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has officially declared the tombstone of the late IFP Founder Prince Buthelezi's final resting place as a Provincial Heritage Site. It is located at KwaPhindangene Residence,...
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has urged communities to adopt agriculture as a means of improving their lives. She was speaking at eMachobeni Royal Palace,...
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was among the provincial government's Members of the Executive attending the Premier's Infrastructure Coordinating Council. The inaugural meeting, chaired...
The success of the agricultural sector relies on research findings integrated with science. That's according to the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa during the Annual...
As part of continued efforts to tackle crime affecting KwaZulu-Natal communities, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's MEC, Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, joined forces with the Department of Community Safety...
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