MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL
HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini
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.
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Latest Events
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09
December
2025 -
MEC’s distribution of production inputs to Umbumbulu Community
In a continued effort to strengthen food security and empower emerging farmers, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, officially handed over essential food security production...
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05
December
2025 -
MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa strengthens agricultural development in Zululand
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has taken decisive action to revitalise agricultural activity in the Zululand District. In a formal programme,...
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02
December
2025 -
MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa commends farmers for embracing unity through cooperatives
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa visited the Ezolimo Chamber of Cooperatives on Tuesday, 02 December 2025 at the Mhlabontengayo Sports Field in the eZwelibomvu...
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28
November
2025 -
South African Farmers Development Association's 10-year Celebration
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa was part of the South African Farmers Development Association's (SAFDA) 10-year celebration on Friday, 28 November 2025...
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26
November
2025 -
KZN Government intervenes to address social ills and accelerate infrastructure development in eThekwini Metro
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, led by the Honourable Premier, Mr Thami Ntuli, hosted the Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) initiative within the eThekwini Metro on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The KwaZulu-Natal Department...
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19
November
2025 -
Handover of farming production inputs at uMsinga
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, successfully handed over farming production inputs to the community of uMsinga in the uMzinyathi District on...
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14
November
2025 -
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini throws his weight behind Agriculture Department's efforts to control FMD
The Amazulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa met on 14 November 2025 to discuss, amongst other matters, the spread of...
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13
November
2025 -
ADA's Strategic Planning Session
The Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA) held its Strategic Planning session on 13 November 2025. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa delivered the keynote address and...
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11
November
2025 -
Launch of Integrated Service Delivery Programme under uMkhanyakude District
The engagement took place at the Magugu Sports Field in Ngwavuma, where KZN DARD MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa officially launched the Integrated Service Delivery Programme. This programme reflects the Department’s continued...
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06
November
2025 -
KZN DARD MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa commits to revive agriculture in the Zululand District
'Taking Legislature to the People' led by the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, which emanated from the Multi-Party Oversight Visits to Zululand district municipalities in July this year, has culminated in the Programme...
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30
October
2025 -
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE INDABA (FMD)
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, delivered her keynote address at the recent Foot and Mouth Disease Indaba which was held in eThekwini Metro. This...
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29
October
2025 -
Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) Cabinet Day at uThukela District
The Executive Council of the Government of KwaZulu-Natal, led by the Honourable Premier, Mr. Thami Ntuli, hosted Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) Cabinet Day at Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality under uThukela...
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