Media Statements Archive
2020
MEC Sithole-Moloi saddened by the premature death of Dr. Vuyo Mahlati
Minister Didiza condemns the brutal killing of farm owners in the North of KZN
Update on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo
KZN Small Scale Farmers Receive Vital Lifeline from State’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Minister Didiza announces the outcome of the COVID-19 agricultural disaster fund application process
Update on the reopening of deeds offices across the country
Corona virus threat calls for drastic overhaul on social regime
Agricultural Production Activities To Continue Despite COVID-19 Spread In KwaZulu-Natal
KZN women farmers declare that 30% of land must be allocated to them, urgently
2019
KZN DARD has availed a relief fund for farmers affected by drought
Siza Sibande appointed HOD for KZN Agriculture and Rural Development
Thousands of agricultural extension officers across the province receive uniform clothing gear
MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi to host the Annual Female Entrepreneur Awards 2019
MEC Mthembu hosts Livestock Summit to address issues faced by Livestock Farmers in KZN
MEC Mthembu to Launch Urban Agriculture in eThekwini
MEC Themba Mthembu welcomes the call by His Majesty for Agrarian Revolution
2018
Shaping the future of agriculture in KZN
MEC Mthembu brings Agricultural Services to the people of Ward 20 in Nongoma
Strategic Planning Review Session
Multi-Planting Season Launch Media Invite
Government disputes claims about Public Servants layoff plans
Deputy Minister to embark on Cotton Farming, Farm Killings and Stock Theft Imbizo
Mthembu accelerates the Fight against Fraud, Corruption and Maladministration in the Department
KZN aims to vaccinate 70% of its dog population in an effort to stamp out the Rabies outbreak
MEC Mthembu to make announcements on the Interventions made in the fight against Rabies in KZN
A Warning on the New Spike of Rabies in the Province
MEC Mthembu to address the National Conference of Association for SA Agricultural Educators
2017
Ministry warns Livestock Farmers on the Stock Theft Rise in the Festive Season
Euphoria as Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory celebrates 120 years of success
Launch and Implementation of the Multi-Planting Season
Statement of the Ministry regarding the Inaccurate Documentary by ANN7 Channel
Statement on the attacks to the Acting HOD by Assailants on Friday
Invitation to the MEC Agribusiness Development Agency Breakfast Briefing
The KwaZulu-Natal Province is intensifying the Campaign against the spike of Rabies
MEC Mthembu to Launch a One-Household, One-Fruit Tree Programme in KwaMashu
Minister Zokwana signs MoU on Fisheries with the Republic of Maldives
Outcomes of Minister Zokwana’s meeting with the Poultry Industry
MEC Themba Mthembu appearing to the Portfolio Committee
Bigger, Better Dundee July promised!
Avian Influenza confirmed in Mpumalanga
South Africa suspends all trade in birds and chicken products from Zimbabwe
Farmers are urged to report the infestation by Fall Armyworms in their crops to KZN DARD
KZN DARD is in control of the outbreak of Fall Armyworm in the province
Burial details for the Funeral of MEC Mthembu’s Family
KZN DARD’s Strategic Plan going forward
MEC Mthembu to host a Post-Strategic Media Briefing Breakfast
KZN DARD MEC Mthembu welcomes Presidential proclamation to investigate the Department
General Cele returns to Mthwalume to engage Fishing Community
KZN DARD to host the 2nd Annual Livestock Auction Sale at Enyokeni Royal Palace
MEC Mthembu to meet with Amakhosi in Durban
MEC Mthembu to meet Amakhosi, Districts Mayors and Livestock Associations in Ulundi
Launch of the Provincial Ploughing Season at Edumbe Municipality
World Food day – The Politics of Food and Hunger
Postponement of MEC Mthembu’s meeting with District Mayors
MEC Mthembu to meet with all District Mayors
MEC Mthembu is attending to the issues regarding disciplinary and drought relief money
East and West Heslerton Community receives financial compensation for Land Claims
Heslerton Communities Financial Compensation Handover
2016 Female Entrepreneur Awards
KZN DARD Celebrates Women’s Month with Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture Awards 2016
Launch of a Veterinary Clinic, Dams and Boreholes in Mabedlana, Ulundi
Launch of the Nkanini Qwabe Sugarcane Project and Handover of Title Deeds
KZN DARD meets with Livestock Farmers in Jozini
Handover of Title Deeds and Launch of Milestone Projects in Nkanini, Ilembe District
KZN DARD Itinerary for the Week 28-30 July 2016
KZN DARD Launches Sheep Shearing Sheds And Bontrand Piggery Project In UMzimkhulu
Minister Zokwana promotes household Food Security in Honour of Mandela Day
Golokodo receives Financial Compensation for Land Claims
KZN DARD launches two Agricultural Projects in the Batho Pele champion office of eZinqoleni
KZN DARD Outreach Engagements for the Week of 11 to 16 July 2016
KZN DARD Celebrates Youth Month with Youth Farm Workers in uMsinga
Launch of the Mobile Land Claims Lodgement Bus
KZN DARD builds a Goat’s Abattoir for the community of uMsinga
KZN DARD gets the ball rolling on Economic Agriculture in uMsinga
KZN DARD ventures into new territory with goats in Umsinga
Minister Zokwana and MEC’s to brief media about drought relief support
KZN DARD opens a window of economic opportunity for Communal Farmers
The Communal Livestock Genetic Improvement Programme gets a Royal nod
KZN DARD initiates first Drought intervention roll-out in Mtubatuba
KZN DARD unpacks Drought Intervention Plan to Farmers
Launch of Soya Bean Production in uMzimkhulu
KZN DARD and Masisizane Fund (Old Mutual) launch a Soya Bean Production Partnership in Umzimkhulu
Land Claim becomes a reality in Glencoe
Land Claimants of Glencoe to be Compensated
Launch of Communal Estates and Projects
Allegations against KZN Female Entrepreneur Award winner, Ms Hlengiwe Mjiyakho of Ukwanda Farm
Action on the Agri-Parks front – address on implementation
Action on the Agri-Parks front
KZN DARD condemns the callous killing of Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal
KZN bags a Top Award at this years Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award
KZN Milk Producers Association AGM
MEC Xaba condemns the murder of iXopo farm manager, Mngoma Mbanjwa
KZN DARD Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture and Rural Development Awards 2015
Launch of the Mobile Lodgement Bus
Handover of R70 Million to Land Claimants from the Trado B Community
MEC Cyril Xaba visits the Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church in Inanda
Handover of over R14 Million to St. Francis Xavier Claimants
Settlement Agreement for Nodunga and Mkhuzane land claims
Official Opening of the Centre for Sustainable Integrated Rural Development (CSIRD)
Handover of R55.98m in Financial Compensation Vouchers to Ladysmith Land Claimants
Up George Bonsmara Cattle Auction sale in Wasbank
DARD welcomes a group of KZN young emerging farmers from Denmark Academy of Agriculture
DARD MEC meets C.P.A’s and Trusts in Dundee
KZN DARD and EDTEA address the Communal Farmers of Hluhluwe
MEC Xaba seeks for solutions and closure in the Hluhluwe cattle death saga
Imbizo : Foot and Mouth Disease, Bhambanana, Jozini
KZN Government intensifies efforts to revitilise Agriculture on Land Reform Farms