Inclusively transformed, innovative, food secure and sustainable agricultural sector.
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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
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...
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...
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thami Ntuli, together with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa and Members of the Executive Council, officially launched the KwaZulu-Natal...
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa was part of the festivities marking the United Nation's 80 years of existence or the so-called 'Oak Jubilee' in Durban....
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development has commended iLembe District Municipality for establishing an entity called Enterprise iLembe. The entity is mandated to drive economic development and promote trade...
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, with counterparts from the Departments of Public Works and...
In commemoration of World Food Day, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. ThembenikaMadlopha-Mthethwa together with the MEC for Social Development, Hon. MbaliShinga, visited a project based in...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has urged for an aggressive mobilisation of people to adopt farming as means of addressing food insecurity and alleviating poverty. Ntuli and the MEC for Agriculture...
A lack of interest in learning about indigenous foods, coupled with the absence of knowledge transfer regarding the harvesting, preparation and preservation of these foods, have contributed to the decline...
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, together with the National Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Hon. Nokuzola Capa, conducted a site...
AGRIC MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA PLEDGES TO IMPLEMENT BENCHMARKING LESSONS The Inter-Provincial Benchmarking Programme held in Germiston, Gauteng on 24 September 2024 between the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Provincial Governments was led by Premiers...
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has commended innovative and modern agricultural initiatives at the Dube Tradeport in La Mercy on 20 September 2025....