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MEC
Mrs T.P. Madlopha-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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14
August
2025 -
Provincial Annual Extension and Advisory Services Summit 2025
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa has said that sustainable agricultural practices resilient to natural disasters necessitate the successful collaboration of science and technology. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa was...
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09
August
2025 -
Cooperatives encouraged to transform their entities into formal Agribusinesses
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, has breathe new life into the Lethinjabulo Community Gardens in Msane Township, Mtubatuba, by pledging to ring in changes that will take the gardens to...
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08
August
2025 -
2025 Hybrid Women's Parliament Programme
Key concerns such as gender-based violence, bureaucratic challenges in establishing agribusinesses, patriarchal attitudes and pull-her-down syndrome dominated the agenda of the 2025 Hybrid Women's Parliament programme on Friday, 08 August...
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07
August
2025 -
KZN DARD Post-Budget Consultative Engagement
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently held its maiden Post-Budget Consultative Engagement in Musgrave, Durban, following the tabling of the Department’s Budget Speech Vote 3 last week....
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30
July
2025 -
MEC lauds Extension Officers for a Green Revolution in uMthonjaneni
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa led government officials in the KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet Day initiative through Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) at Nkwenkwe, uMthonjaneni Local Municipality Ward...
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25
July
2025 -
KZN DARD hosts the Men Empowerment Programme
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has been hailed for creating a platform that enables male staff members to express themselves and seek support when...
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19
July
2025 -
kaMadlopha-Mthethwa helps honour women of virtue
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was the esteemed Guest of Honour on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at the Women Influential and Artes Awards held at...
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18
July
2025 -
KZN Government working with the Private sector to tackle FMD head on
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa convened a meeting with dairy producers on Friday, 18 July 2025 at Orange Grove Dairy in Dundee...
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05
July
2025 -
Business Seminar at Christian Fellowship Centre International Church in Pongola
In her ongoing efforts to address food insecurity among impoverished households and institutions throughout KwaZulu-Natal, the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, urged church leaders to encourage...
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02
July
2025 -
Operation Sukuma Sakhe in uMzinyathi District
As part of KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council-led Operation Sukuma Sakhe's visit to uMzinyathi District Municipality on Wednesday 02 July 2025, the MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs...
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27
June
2025 -
MEC inspects Manguzi Cross Border in Crime Fighting Imbizo
On Friday, the 27th of June 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, in her capacity as MEC Champion for uMkhanyakude District Municipality, accompanied KwaZulu-Natal...
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26
June
2025 -
Umnotho kuBantu: FMD Vaccinated Livestock Auction Sale
A four-year restriction on the sale and movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products in the Zululand area has been eased for today's live animal auction at Dlebe area in...
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