Qualifications
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...
Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education
Six bursaries are awarded annually and each covers 75% of the Diploma-year Cedara College costs and 75% of the SASEX Senior Agricultural Certificate Course. Allowance is made at the beginning of the academic year for these bursary students to attend ...
MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL
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
- Approved Revenue Tariffs - 2026/2027
- Service Commitment Charter - 2024/2025
- Annual Report - 2024/2025
- PAIA and POPIA Manual
- Annual Performance Plan - 2025/2026
- KZN DARD Strategic Plan - 2025-2030
- Revised Technical Indicator Descriptions - APP 2024/2025
- Technical Indicator Descriptions - APP 2024/2025
- View More...
Departmental Projects
Latest Events
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MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA IMPRESSED AS NON-VIABLE SCHOOL IN UMBUMBULU BECOMES THRIVING AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa conducted Operation Siyahlola on Wednesday 08 July 2026 at Vuka Supply Farm in uMbumbulu within the eThekwini Municipality. During...
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Green night for agriculture as DARD scoops top honours at Premier’s Excellence Awards
It was a glittering night of stars hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Premier Mr AT Ntuli, but it turned green as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), led...
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MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA JOINS PREMIER NTULI AT CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL TO PROTECT KZN FARMERS
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, attended the Provincial Climate Change Council meeting chaired by Premier Mr Thami Ntuli on Friday 03 July 2026 at...
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DIGNITY RESTORED AS FOUR STATE FARMS HANDED OVER IN UMTHONJANENI
The message of 'Dignity for Rural Communities reverberated throughout the valleys of Mthonjaneni ton Monday 29 June 2026, as the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Mrs Thembeni...
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MEC KAMADLOPHA -MTHETHWA SUPPORTS YOUTH-LED AGRI-INITIATIVES WITH FUNDING, JOBS AND LAND
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on emerging black farmers to break new ground in the dairy industry, where black producers are few....
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MEC KAMADLOPHA MTHETHWA COMMEMORATES YOUTH ACTIVISM
The KwaZulu-Natal Youth Day Commemoration for the Soweto Uprisings that took place in 1976 was marked with a colourful parade, including speeches and posters carried by youth formations such as...
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KZN GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER TRACTORS TO THE KING AND LOCAL COOPERATIVES IN BOOST FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr. Thamsanqa Ntuli, together with the MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, handed over two tractors to the AmaZulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini, which will...
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KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA AND INKOSI BUTHELEZI REQUIRE ENHANCED EXTENSION SERVICES FOR FARMER DEVELOPMENT
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's extension practitioners, the lifeblood of the sector, gathered at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre for a two-day conference from 01...
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02
June
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MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA CALLS FOR GREATER SYNERGIES BETWEEN LARGE-SCALE COMMERCIAL FARMERS AND SMALL-SCALE FARMERS
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was an invited speaker at the Large Herds Dairy Conference which took place in Ballito, within the KwaDukuza Local Municipality...
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MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA ENCOURAGES CONGREGANTS TO NURTURE THEIR SPIRIT BY CULTIVATING THE LAND
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa met thousands of worshipers at the annual Twelve Apostles Church in Trinity meeting in Hluhluwe on Thursday 28 May...
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May
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MEC: FMD VACCINATION GOING AS PLANNED IN UMNGENI, IMPENDLE AND RICHMOND
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease vaccination programme in...
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May
2026 -
MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA BRINGS RENEWED HOPE TO ENQABENI FARMING COMMUNITY
A 30-member, youth-led cooperative, Nqabeni kaHawana Cooperative near Pietermaritzburg in the uMsunduzi Local Municipality, received a huge boost through agricultural assistance from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development....
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