{"id":1936,"date":"2026-11-05T13:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kzndarddev.kznsshf.gov.za\/?page_id=1936"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:07:31","slug":"media-statements-announcements-media-advisories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/?page_id=1936","title":{"rendered":"Media statements, announcements, media advisories"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Media statements, announcements, media advisories<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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2026<\/strong><\/p>

MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa launches cotton planting season in Jozini, says<\/a> UMkhan<\/a>yakude<\/a> must become breakbasket of the country<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa hands over dipping chemicals and donates bull to impove genetics in Abaqulusi<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC unveils hemp seed multiplication programmes to boost rural economy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Premier and MEC launch Multi-Planting Season In Ulundi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN LEGISLATURE GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS AT OSIZWENI AS MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA RESPONDS TO FARMERS’ CONCERNS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

AGRICULTURE MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA BROKERS BREAKTHROUGH AS SUGAR MILLING STRIKE ENDS AFTER 18-DAY DEADLOCK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

ACTING PREMIER KA MADLOPHA-MTHETHWA PAYS HOMAGE TO AMAZULU FOR KEEPING RICH HERITAGE LEGACY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Over 80 000 cattle vaccinated against Foot and Mouth disease in uMzinyathi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MASS CATTLE VACCINATION GAINS MOMENTUM IN UMZINYATHI DISTRICT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA LEADS DARD AND ADA ACCOUNTABILITY SESSION AS THEY APPEAR BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA DECLARES FMD AS ENEMY NUMBER ONE AS VACCINATION DRIVE REACHES 1.7 MILLION CATTLE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA WISHES HER STAFF MEMBERS SPEEDY RECOVERY FOLLOWING AN EARLY MORNING HEAD-ON COLLISION ON THE N2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD VACCINATION IN KZN NEARS TARGET AS 9 OF 11 DISTRICTS COMPLETE FIRST ROUND<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

NKANDLA GETS NEW AGRICULTURAL OFFICES TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF DIPPING CHEMICALS KEY TO ANIMAL HEALTH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VACCINATION CAMPAIGN RESUMES IN ILEMBE AND KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN COMPLETES FMD VACCINATION IN 7TH DISTRICT AS CAMPAIGN REACHES 52% OF CATTLE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA COMMENDS PROGRESS AS KZN NEARS COMPLETION OF PHASE 1 FMD VACCINATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

GREEN NIGHT FOR AGRICULTURE AS DARD SCOOPS TOP HONOURS AT PREMIER\u2019S EXCELLENCE AWARDS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA JOINS PREMIER NTULI AT CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL TO PROTECT KZN FARMERS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

DIGNITY RESTORED AS FOUR STATE FARMS HANDED OVER IN UMTHONJANENI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN AGRICULTURE MEC SUPPORTS YOUTH-LED AGRI-INITIATIVES WITH FUNDING, JOBS AND LAND<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD Update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC commends traditional councils for collaboration with local communities to address food insecurity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD VACCINATION DRIVE STRONG START IN ETHEKWINI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER TRACTORS TO THE KING AND LOCAL COOPERATIVES IN BOOST FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA AND INKOSI BUTHELEZI REQUIRE ENHANCED EXTENSION SERVICES FOR FARMER DEVELOPMENT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC FMD VACCINATION GOING AS PLANNED IN UMNGENI, IMPENDLE AND RICHMOND<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN REACHES 1 MILLION CATTLE VACCINATED AGAINST FMD AS CAMPAIGN MOVES TO UMGUNGUNDLOVU<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN AGRICULTURE MEC BRINGS RENEWED HOPE TO ENQABENI FARMING COMMUNITY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD Update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD Update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Media Statement by the MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Hon. Mrs Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa during the welcoming of new recruits and the launch of vehicles to bolster FMD vaccination drive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD vaccination teams move to Abaqulusi after a completion of their mission in Pongola an Dumbe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC leads fruit tree planting in uMzinyathi District to boost food security and fighting climate change<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Veterinary teams completed FMD Vaccinations in uMkhanyakude District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

AGRICULTURE MEC PRAISES EAR TAGGING AS A GAME CHANGER TO ADDRESS TRIPPLE CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD Vaccination Rollout Update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Jozini and UMhlabuyalingana finalise their FMD vaccination rollout today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Workaholic agriculture MEC oversees seven hundred cattle receiving lifesaving vaccines for their recovery in Jozini during the start of Easter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Vaccination efforts in Jozini yielded good results on Easter Friday<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD update in uMkhanyakude district<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC encourages interfaith to lead in agricultural activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC attracts more young talent into the sector with job opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

FMD vaccination update and latest developments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC Urges Graduates to Join the Dairy Industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa\u2019s visit sparks emotional scenes and new beginnings in Harry Gwala District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Foot-and-Mouth Disease update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Cedara College of Agriculture Graduation Ceremony<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC confers Agricultural Qualifications and encourages Graduates to become self-employed Agri-entrepreneurs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Owen Sithole College of Agriculture Graduation Ceremony<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccinations Update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC urges other Districts yet to receive vaccines to be well prepared<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC provides an update on FMD vaccinations in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Relief for KwaZulu-Natal Livestock Farmers as Dollvet Vaccines are administered to cattle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC hands over infrastructure worth R60 million<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC oversees and kickstarts the second District’s FMD Vaccination Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC provides an update on the Ugu Mass Vaccination Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC says FMD vaccination programme on schedule, with vaccines for northern KZN on their way<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC pleased with the FMD Vaccination Programme in the Ugu District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Premier has unveiled new tractors and handheld tillers to tackle food insecurity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC praises communal livestock farmers for vaccination response<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC orders a total ban on animal movements as she distributes FMD vaccines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC honours agri enterprises involved in food security<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC assures all cattle in the Province will receive life-saving FMD vaccine jabs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The Classification of Foot-And-Mouth Disease by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable A.T. Ntuli<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa calls for support toward uMkhanyakude District Schools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC demands timely completion of Bhambanana Abattoir<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Cabinet welcomes National FMD Vaccination Strategy, announces province-wide rollout from February<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2025<\/strong><\/p>

Disaster Relief Intervention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture wins Top Accolades in two prestigious National Awards Ceremonies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

kaMadlopha-Mthethwa brings hope to revive Tugela Ferry Irrigation Scheme’s engine pumps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli and MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa to host high-level Extension Summit on Climate Resilient Agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD successfully held its Maiden Post-Budget Consultative Engagement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Forging relations with dairy producers to overcome FMD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

New hope for KZN Beef Producers amid FMD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Premier: we want to see a green KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development takes zero tolerance on theft and corruption<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 2025 Graduation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The status of Foot and Mouth Disease in KwaZulu-Natal following a positive case in Amajuba District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirms an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease following a positive case in Amajuba District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

kaMadlopha-Mthethwa urges agricultural students to be innovative in addressing challenges in the sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

A glimpse of hope for Mkuze following the recent floods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Heavy rains have left a trail of destruction in uMkhanyakude<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2024<\/strong><\/p>

MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa calls on youth entrepreneurs to be the agents of transformation in the agricultural sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa inspects Spaza Shops around Hluhluwe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

16 Days of Activism Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa boosts communal livestock farmers with much-needed dipping chemicals and calls on farmers to routinely dip their cattle to prevent tick-borne diseases and FMD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa to introduce revolutionary dipping chemicals as measures to fight tick-borne diseases<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Fighting poverty is the priority of KZN Government<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Premier embarks on strategic working visit to the US for Climate Week<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC\u2019s Stakeholder Engagement in Hluhluwe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli and Agriculture MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa receive HSRC report and vow to mitigate food security risks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa assesses the damages at the Kokstad Research Station due to veldfires<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD cautions farmers against possible veld fires as inclement weather persists<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Wool Improvement Programme Media Invite<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The KZN Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Welcomes Its Newly Appointed MEC, MPL Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD boosts Impendle small-holders with Brahman bulls, tractors and water tanks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Over 1 000 stand to gain new skills while Amakhosi partners with KZN DARD to uplift rural economies through livestock improvement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

From book to ground – KZN DARD Welcomes Top Achievers from its Colleges of Agriculture into the Unemployed Graduates Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD hands over a state of the art abattoir to triple Phangela Farm income<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Hope restored as kwaMachi families receive homes and Brahman bulls handed to Amakhosi to ensure decent livelihoods for farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Government prevents rabies fatalities through a massive awareness campaign while it empowers township farmers to grow local economies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Increase in rural incomes assured as government rolls out programmes aimed at stimulating economic growth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The future of agriculture lies in the hands of graduates who will bring innovation and high level skills towards the building of a resilient and profitable sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Azowel project recovering after severe hail storm damage to crops and infrastructure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

A major boost for KZN co-ops as Government hands over ownership of multimillion rand tractors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaMpumuza farmers receive infrastructure, breeding bulls to grow communal projects that will guarantee sustainable rural economic growth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Interdenominational Churches partner with KZN Government to end hunger within their communities by starting vegetable gardens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

More rural farmers enter the cannabis industry as additional permits are received by uMkhanyakude growers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Amajuba livestock farmers receive Brahman bulls to assist in the production of the best genotype of cattle, increasing profitability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2023<\/strong><\/p>

Provincial Government cements partnership with provincial cannabis captains to edify local growers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sugarcane, the gold of KZN, will see increased production and max profit as soil quality improves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN farmers anticipate business to boom as Government supported by AFASA, strikes a deal with Karan Beef<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Umnotho Kubantu Outreach Programme in Imbali Township<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

uMkhanyakude Planting Season Roll-out<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Government empowers small-holder and livestock farmers in Molweni<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Government dedicated to achieving sustainable food security while creating much-needed jobs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Mr Zibusiso Dlamini appointed as Head of Department for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Zuma assures Women a place in the Agricultural Sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

A gleamer of hope for the future of agriculture in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Handover of Ngolotshe Dam and Boreholes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Rabies Vaccination Drive at eNqoleni Village in King Cetshwayo District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Zuma outlines the Departments Programmes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2022<\/strong><\/p>

King Cetshwayo District Champion MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi wrapped up the Planting Season Rollout successfully in Nkandla Municipality<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube to launch a Multi-Million Rand Programme in Ugu District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi welcomes new Acting HOD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister Didiza uplifts the country-wide ban on movement of cattle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agribiz Indaba to open market access for small-scale farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi launches the Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC to launch the Unemployed Graduate Programme in Eshowe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi condemns thuggish behaviour by Jozini Mayor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi visits KwaHlabisa to roll out the Vaccination Campaign to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC responds to lightning which wreaked havoc in the agricultural sector in Kokstad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture Department suspends official ferrying people to a political campaign<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi to engage farmers affected by the recent storms in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2021<\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi to launch the River Valley Farm in New Hanover<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Deputy Minister Gina and MEC Sithole-Moloi to participate in a Beef Farmers Day in Pietermaritzburg to promote the red meat export market<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development visits thriving women-owned farms in Mooi River<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi to unveil innovative programmes for unemployed youth and revive the aging KZN agricultural sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi will leave \u2018No Stone Unturned\u2019 on the death of a 12 year-old boy run over by a State Vehicle in the Howick area<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Isolezwe article: Misleading and total devoid from the Truth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sithole-Moloi amplifies KZN\u2019s harvest plan by 40 new agricultural advisors, 11 new multi-purpose vehicles and a chase to register 28 000 farmers for economic stimulus before harvest time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi to hand over a new vehicle fleet worth more than R3 million in preparation for the upcoming harvest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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