KZN Agriculture & Rural Development

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Administration

Providing support to line function components of the Department

Agriculture

Sustainable Resource Management, Farmer Support and Development, Veterinary Services, Technical Research and Development Services, Agricultural Economics, Structured Agricultural Training

Rural Development

Rural Coordination and Social Facilitation

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MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

Acting HOD Mr Z.N. Dlamini

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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Strategic Documents

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

Tenders

In Focus

School functionality oversight visit

Call for Applications for DARD 2026/2027 Project Funding

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Media statement : Disaster Relief Intervention

Jozini stakeholder Engagement

Public Auction

Departmental Projects

Budget Allocation Summary

Unemployed Agriculture Graduates Youth Programme

Township Agriculture

One Home-One Garden

Livestock Programme

Improving Genetics in Communal Breeding Herd and Communal Grazing Schemes

Food Security and the impact of Food Inflation

Communal Investment and Infrastructure Programme

Agricultural Development Interventions

Agricultural Construction Unit

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22
January
2026

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...

20
January
2026

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...

13
January
2026

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...

23
December
2025
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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,...

18
December
2025
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Senior Citizens Programme in Hluhluwe

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, attended the Senior Citizens Engagement led by the Honourable Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr. Thami Ntuli, on Wednesday, 17 December...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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

Administration

Agriculture

Rural Development

MECMrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

HODMr Z.N. Dlamini

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Departmental Projects

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MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini