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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Departmental Projects
Latest Events
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12
June
2025 -
Launch of Government tractors and vehicles
On Thursday 12 June 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development officially launched a tractor fleet as part of efforts to curb poverty in certain areas of the...
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06
June
2025 -
Agricultural Seminar in uMhlathuze
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development led by Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa along with uMhlathuze Local Municipality and Brahmanlady Ngubo held a successful agricultural seminar at Ngwelezane Community...
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30
May
2025 -
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kaMadlopha-Mthethwa Urges Traditional Leaders to Facilitate Access to Land for Agricultural Purposes
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has urged traditional leaders to facilitate access to land, particularly for youth and women. Approximately 2.8 million hectares of land in...
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23
May
2025 -
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KZN DARD partners with ABSA to ease farmers' woes
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of South Africa's biggest financial institution - ABSA to empower smallholder producers through...
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22
May
2025 -
MEC’s engagement with Amajuba Farmers
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, met with the Amajuba and uThukela District farmers in Newcastle, Ward 33, on Thursday, 22 May 2025 to discuss...
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19
May
2025 -
Handover of Title Deed to the Mathonsi Community
The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Mzwanele Nyhontso, along with his counterpart, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, officially handed over more than 2000...
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08
May
2025 -
Integrated Service Delivery
On Thursday 08 May 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Premier Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli and the Provincial MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, handed over a dip tank at Mahlathini...
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16
April
2025 -
KZN DARD appoints Jerry Mfusi to lead ADA
With extensive experience in public administration, particularly as former Acting Head of Department at the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Jerry Mfusi brings a wealth of knowledge poised...
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11
April
2025 -
Farmer Support and Food Security Programmes remain key priorities in the KZN Province
In efforts to boost youth empowerment and Agricultural growth, the National Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen and Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa, together with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and...
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25
March
2025 -
Cedara College Of Agriculture 2025 Graduation
Cedara College Students shine as they Graduate! Cedara College of Agriculture hosted its graduation ceremony at the Centenary Complex in Cedara on the 28th March 2025. This graduation ceremony...
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25
March
2025 -
Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 2025 Graduation
On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa conferred qualifications to students who have successfully completed their degree, diplomas and various learnerships...
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21
March
2025 -
MEC meets with the SA Human Rights Commission
On the eve of South Africa's Human Rights Day commemoration on Friday 21 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) undertook a special visit to the leadership of the...
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