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Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

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Who we work with:

A key strategic partner is the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) who extended the mandate for Comprehensive Rural Development to provinces, through the Office of the Premier.

The KwaZulu-Natal Premier has mandated the MEC for Agriculture and Ru...

The DARD is driving a process of finalizing a provincial plan for Rural Development. In all the guiding strategies agriculture is seen as a critical catalyst for development and economic growth. This plan strategies will be guided by:

MTSF outcomes

Rural Development contacts

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MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

Dr. F. Qwabe Acting Head of Department

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.


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Strategic Documents

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Strategic Links

Cedara College of Agriculture:
Short Course Prospectus 2025

Fresh Produce Market Analysis Report: Quarter 1 of 2024

Public Tool for Reporting Agricultural Incidents

Laboratory Services

Agricultural Research Development and Training Institutes

Veterinary Services

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Latest Events

  • 02
    March
    2026

Agriculture MEC says FMD Vaccination Programme on schedule, with vaccines for Northern KZN on their way

Agriculture MEC says FMD Vaccination Programme on schedule, with vaccines for Northern KZN on their way

Veterinary Services charged with the responsibility of fighting Foot-and-Mouth Disease head-on through mass cattle vaccination, has exceeded expectations by vaccinating more 30 thousand cattle within the first three-day period within...

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  • 27
    February
    2026

KwaZulu-Natal State of the Province Address (SOPA) 2026

KwaZulu-Natal State of the Province Address (SOPA) 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, attended the State of the Province Address (SOPA) of the Seventh Administration on Friday 27 February 2026 in...

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  • 25
    February
    2026

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa orders a total ban on animal movement as she distributes FMD vaccines

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa orders a total ban on animal movement as she distributes FMD vaccines

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in the illicit movement of animals amidst the severe outbreak of...

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  • 24
    February
    2026

Phezukomkhono Female Entrepreneur Awards

Phezukomkhono Female Entrepreneur Awards

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development successfully hosted the inaugural Phezukomkhono Female Entrepreneur Awards on Tuesday 24 February 2025, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in...

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  • 13
    February
    2026

kaMadlopha-Mthethwa urges young people to consider agriculture as their chosen profession

kaMadlopha-Mthethwa urges young people to consider agriculture as their chosen profession

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has urged post-matriculation students to pursue agriculture as their chosen field. She addressed hundreds of students on...

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  • 11
    February
    2026

KZN Agriculture MEC issues a warning to officials to deliver services to the public

KZN Agriculture MEC issues a warning to officials to deliver services to the public

The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, participated in the Operation Siyahlola at the Department's Mtubatuba local office on 11 February 2026, to assess the viability of...

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  • 10
    February
    2026

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Awareness Campaigns

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Awareness Campaigns

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, said that Veterinary Services personnel are actively engaged on the ground, administering antibiotics and spraying farms to mitigate the...

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  • 29
    January
    2026

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa conducts school functionality visit in uMkhanyakude District

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa conducts school functionality visit in uMkhanyakude District

An oversight visit by the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Thembeni-kaMadlopha-Mthethwa and members of the Provincial Legislature to Ingwavuma on Thursday 29 January 2026, is expected to...

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  • 22
    January
    2026

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa praises cooperatives for food security

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa praises cooperatives for food security

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was among government dignitaries attending the commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana on Thursday, 22 January 2026 in the northern...

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  • 20
    January
    2026

MEC encourages interfaith to boost food security and create employment through farming projects

MEC encourages interfaith to boost food security and create employment through farming projects

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal, led by the Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, visited the Church of the Holy Ghost in Hammarsdale as part of the Department's...

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  • 13
    January
    2026

Matric Class of 2025 applauded

Matric Class of 2025 applauded

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has expressed congratulations to the provincial Matric class of 2025. The provincial matriculants achieved an outstanding pass rate of...

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  • 23
    December
    2025

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JOZINI STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

JOZINI STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Christmas came early for elderly residents of Jozini on Tuesday 19 December 2025, following heart warming acts from the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa,...

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