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History of Cedara College
Cedara College dates back to the earliest years of the previous century. The land on which the Central Experiment Farm and Agricultural College for Natal was to be built was bought by the Natal Government in 1902. The land, 1542 ha, consisted of parts of the farm "Driefontein" whi...
ADMISSION PROCESS
- Applications for admission to the College must be made on the prescribed application forms. The application form must be completed in detail and signed by the learner or parent or guardian and submitted to the College by the prescribed date.
- Each application for ad...
Directions to Cedara College
Cedara College if situated 16 km outside Pietermaritzburg in the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
The beautiful campus and the close proximity to Midmar Dam, the Drakensberg mountains and the coast provides a pleasant environment for studying, relaxation...
MEC
Mr B.M. Zuma
HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini
Vision
An inclusive, sustainable and radically transformed agricultural sector that builds thriving communities in balance with nature.
Mission
To advance sound agricultural practices that stimulates comprehensive economic growth, food security and advancement of rural communities.
Departmental Projects
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Latest Events
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April
2024 -
uMzinyathi District roll-out of Cannabis/Hemp and uMnotho KuBantu Programme
The KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) continues to intensify efforts to stimulate growth of rural economies through the provision of resources and expertise that will maximize production....
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25
April
2024 -
Cedara and Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 2024 Graduation Ceremony
A total of 180 students, the class of 2023, reached a significant milestone on 25 April 2024 during a joint graduation ceremony held at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban. These...
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24
April
2024 -
Multi-Sectoral Crime Fighting and Service Delivery Imbizo
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, led by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, embarked on a two-day Multi-sectoral Crime Fighting and Service Delivery Imbizo at Inchanga on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. For the past...
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23
April
2024 -
Visit to Azowel Project
KZN farms have suffered severe losses due to continuous inclement weather in the past two years and some farmers have not been able to resume production. Those who have, are...
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18
April
2024 -
Provincial Launch of the Integrated Agricultural Development Programme in Richmond
An opportunity to grow into sustainable commercial business has been afforded to farmers through a holistic integrated programme which will provide mechanization, infrastructure and sector expertise. Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube led...
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08
April
2024 -
Information sharing session with KZN Livestock Associations
MEC Super Zuma hosted an information sharing session with the KZN Livestock Associations to deliberate on issues and opportunities with the Red Meat sector. Speaking during the meeting on Monday...
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02
April
2024 -
Launch of Agricultural Communal Investment Programme
The community of KwaMpumuza came out in their numbers to be part of a transformative experience on Tuesday, when the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) launched...
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27
March
2024 -
Operation Sukuma Sakhe Cabinet Day at eThekwini Metro
The Executive Council of the government of KwaZulu-Natal, led by the Honourable Premier, Mrs Nomusa Dube-Ncube, hosted Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) Cabinet Day at eThekwini Metro on Wednesday, 27 March...
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26
March
2024 -
One Church, One Garden Launch in ILembe District
As the earth creation stories emphasize that the earth was ordered to provide food and sustenance for all living creatures, the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD)...
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22
March
2024 -
Handover of Cannabis and Hemp permits in uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality
Songs of gratitude filled kwaMhlabuyalingana on Friday when members of the Shukasibheme Project, a co-operative in Mseleni, received a permit authorizing them to cultivate hemp. Men and women broke into...
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19
March
2024 -
Operation Siyahlola Programme
MEC Super Zuma visited the Harry Gwala District under #OperationSiyahlola to assess progress on various projects set to benefit communities on Tuesday 19 March 2024. MEC Zuma started the day...
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14
March
2024 -
Provincial anti-theft of livestock Awareness Programme
No room left for stock thieves as the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development introduces specialised livestock branding Hope has been restored for Loskop livestock farmers who had fallen...
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