{"id":2068,"date":"2026-11-05T13:55:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kzndarddev.kznsshf.gov.za\/?page_id=2068"},"modified":"2026-11-13T23:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:29:47","slug":"archive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/?page_id=2068","title":{"rendered":"Archive"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Media Statements Archive<\/h1>\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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2020<\/strong><\/p>

Sithole-Moloi to launch a Multi-million Rand tractors, equipment, inputs and Infrastructure Farmer Support Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sithole-Moloi to lead a cattle vaccination drive to contain an outbreak of Brucella Bacteria, which causes abortions and infertility in livestock and people in the KwaZulu-Natal Province<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Produce 3500 hectares of harvest by next Autumn or bear the brunt, Sithole-Moloi warns her Extensions and Advisory squad in Zululand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sithole-Moloi saddened by the brutal murder and injury to farming relatives of the Minority Front\u2019s leading, Rajbansi family<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

“Convince the Cabinet and citizens of KwaZulu-Natal that you are worth your salt”, Sithole-Moloi tells ADA Board during the Hand-over of a Black Female-owned poultry farm in Ilembe District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi to hand over a Black female-owned Poultry Farm in Ilembe District as part of maximizing Agricultural Development and output in the Province<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula and KZN District Champion, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, to gauge King Cetshwayo\u2019s state of service delivery against RSA\u2019s new Integrated Development \u201cOne Plan\u201d Approach Model<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Premier Zikalala activates the Province’s R90 million Multi-planting Season countdown to 21 000 hectares of harvest by next Autumn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Sithole-Moloi saddened by the premature death of Dr. Vuyo Mahlati<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

\u201cNo State Vehicles Hijackings until the Rabies virus spread is eliminated in uMlazi,\u201d declares Sithole-Moloi as eThekwini Metro Police enlists in the fight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister Didiza condemns the brutal killing of farm owners in the North of KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Update on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Women deserve land to transform the agricultural sector, rid the province of poverty and change the narrative about themselves – Sithole-Moloi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Small Scale Farmers Receive Vital Lifeline from State\u2019s COVID-19 Relief Fund<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Celebration of World Bee Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister Didiza announces the outcome of the COVID-19 agricultural disaster fund application process<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Update on the reopening of deeds offices across the country<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Corona virus threat calls for drastic overhaul on social regime<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agricultural Production Activities To Continue Despite COVID-19 Spread In KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN women farmers declare that 30% of land must be allocated to them, urgently<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC welcomes arrests of vehicle theft syndicate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Update on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo<\/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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2019<\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD has availed a relief fund for farmers affected by drought<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Siza Sibande appointed HOD for KZN Agriculture and Rural Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

International Indoor & Controlled Environment Agriculture Set for September Summit in Durban, South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Thousands of agricultural extension officers across the province receive uniform clothing gear<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi to host the Annual Female Entrepreneur Awards 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi revitalises extension and advisory services through the launch of service uniforms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

His majesty the king has called on provincial agriculture to expedite agricultural services to rural communities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Mr Themba Mthembu, officially hands over first of its kind Livestock Agri-Park in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to engage People with Disabilities in a bid to have user-friendly Disability inclusive Agricultural Sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu hosts Livestock Summit to address issues faced by Livestock Farmers in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to Launch Urban Agriculture in eThekwini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development expresses shock after two kids drown in a Dip Tank outside Bergville<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Themba Mthembu welcomes the call by His Majesty for Agrarian Revolution<\/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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2018<\/strong><\/p>

Over 400 Youths to benefit from Learnership and Recognition of Prior Learning Programme which will be officially launched by MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Themba Mthembu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Shaping the future of agriculture in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu brings Agricultural Services to the people of Ward 20 in Nongoma<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Strategic Planning Review Session<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Multi-Planting Season Launch Media Invite<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Critical role and contribution by Rural Women recognised as KwaZulu-Natal commemorates the International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Government disputes claims about Public Servants layoff plans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Deputy Minister to embark on Cotton Farming, Farm Killings and Stock Theft Imbizo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Mthembu accelerates the Fight against Fraud, Corruption and Maladministration in the Department<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN aims to vaccinate 70% of its dog population in an effort to stamp out the Rabies outbreak<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to make announcements on the Interventions made in the fight against Rabies in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZNDARD MEC, Themba Mthembu, to lead a team of Veterinarians in a drive to Vaccinate Dogs and Cats to eradicate the scourge of Rabies in the Province<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

A Warning on the New Spike of Rabies in the Province<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu welcomes the decision of the New Hanover Magistrate Court in a murder case facing a farmer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to address the National Conference of Association for SA Agricultural Educators<\/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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2017<\/strong><\/p>

Ministry warns Livestock Farmers on the Stock Theft Rise in the Festive Season<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Euphoria as Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory celebrates 120 years of success<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch and Implementation of the Multi-Planting Season<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development is Hosting a KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Master Plan Colloquium<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Statement of the Ministry regarding the Inaccurate Documentary by ANN7 Channel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Statement on the attacks to the Acting HOD by Assailants on Friday<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Invitation to the MEC Agribusiness Development Agency Breakfast Briefing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The KwaZulu-Natal Province is intensifying the Campaign against the spike of Rabies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to Launch a One-Household, One-Fruit Tree Programme in KwaMashu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister Zokwana signs MoU on Fisheries with the Republic of Maldives<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Outcomes of Minister Zokwana’s meeting with the Poultry Industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Themba Mthembu appearing to the Portfolio Committee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Bigger, Better Dundee July promised!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Avian Influenza confirmed in Mpumalanga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

South Africa suspends all trade in birds and chicken products from Zimbabwe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Farmers are urged to report the infestation by Fall Armyworms in their crops to KZN DARD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Media Statement by the MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on the Fall Armyworm in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Fall Armyworm Media Briefing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD is in control of the outbreak of Fall Armyworm in the province<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Burial details for the Funeral of MEC Mthembu’s Family<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The Ministry Office will attend the Court Appearance of the 35 donkey killers in Twin Springs, KZN and Lesotho border<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD’s Strategic Plan going forward<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to host a Post-Strategic Media Briefing Breakfast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD MEC Mthembu welcomes Presidential proclamation to investigate the Department<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

General Cele returns to Mthwalume to engage Fishing Community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD to host the 2nd Annual Livestock Auction Sale at Enyokeni Royal Palace<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to meet with Amakhosi in Durban<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to meet Amakhosi, Districts Mayors and Livestock Associations in Ulundi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of the Provincial Ploughing Season at Edumbe Municipality<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

World Food day – The Politics of Food and Hunger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Postponement of MEC Mthembu’s meeting with District Mayors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu to meet with all District Mayors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu is attending to the issues regarding disciplinary and drought relief money<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Mthembu is engaged on a wider consultative process for KZN DARD’s new direction in Agriculture and Rural Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

East and West Heslerton Community receives financial compensation for Land Claims<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Heslerton Communities Financial Compensation Handover<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2016 Female Entrepreneur Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD Celebrates Women\u2019s Month with Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture Awards 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of a Veterinary Clinic, Dams and Boreholes in Mabedlana, Ulundi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of the Nkanini Qwabe Sugarcane Project and Handover of Title Deeds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD meets with Livestock Farmers in Jozini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Handover of Title Deeds and Launch of Milestone Projects in Nkanini, Ilembe District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD Itinerary for the Week 28-30 July 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD Launches Sheep Shearing Sheds And Bontrand Piggery Project In UMzimkhulu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister Zokwana promotes household Food Security in Honour of Mandela Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Golokodo receives Financial Compensation for Land Claims<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD launches two Agricultural Projects in the Batho Pele champion office of eZinqoleni<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD Outreach Engagements for the Week of 11 to 16 July 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD Celebrates Youth Month with Youth Farm Workers in uMsinga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of the Mobile Land Claims Lodgement Bus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD builds a Goat\u2019s Abattoir for the community of uMsinga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD gets the ball rolling on Economic Agriculture in uMsinga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD ventures into new territory with goats in Umsinga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister Zokwana and MEC’s to brief media about drought relief support<\/strong><\/p>

Youth in Agriculture Summit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD opens a window of economic opportunity for Communal Farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

The Communal Livestock Genetic Improvement Programme gets a Royal nod<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD initiates first Drought intervention roll-out in Mtubatuba<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD unpacks Drought Intervention Plan to Farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of Soya Bean Production in uMzimkhulu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD and Masisizane Fund (Old Mutual) launch a Soya Bean Production Partnership in Umzimkhulu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Land Claim becomes a reality in Glencoe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Our Soil is our Wealth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Land Claimants of Glencoe to be Compensated<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Planting Season is welcomed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of Communal Estates and Projects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Allegations against KZN Female Entrepreneur Award winner, Ms Hlengiwe Mjiyakho of Ukwanda Farm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Action on the Agri-Parks front – address on implementation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Action on the Agri-Parks front<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD condemns the callous killing of Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN bags a Top Award at this years Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Milk Producers Association AGM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Xaba condemns the murder of iXopo farm manager, Mngoma Mbanjwa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture and Rural Development Awards 2015<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Youth in Agriculture Summit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Launch of the Mobile Lodgement Bus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Handover of R70 Million to Land Claimants from the Trado B Community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Cyril Xaba visits the Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church in Inanda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Handover of over R14 Million to St. Francis Xavier Claimants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Settlement Agreement for Nodunga and Mkhuzane land claims<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Official Opening of the Centre for Sustainable Integrated Rural Development (CSIRD)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Handover of R55.98m in Financial Compensation Vouchers to Ladysmith Land Claimants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Up George Bonsmara Cattle Auction sale in Wasbank<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Chicory boost for Agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

DARD welcomes a group of KZN young emerging farmers from Denmark Academy of Agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

DARD MEC meets C.P.A’s and Trusts in Dundee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

DARD condemns Farm murders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD and EDTEA address the Communal Farmers of Hluhluwe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Xaba seeks for solutions and closure in the Hluhluwe cattle death saga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Imbizo : Foot and Mouth Disease, Bhambanana, Jozini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Government intensifies efforts to revitilise Agriculture on Land Reform Farms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

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Media Statements Archive 2020 Sithole-Moloi to launch a Multi-million Rand tractors, equipment, inputs and Infrastructure Farmer Support Programme Sithole-Moloi to lead a cattle vaccination drive to contain an outbreak of Brucella Bacteria, which causes abortions and infertility in livestock and people in the KwaZulu-Natal Province Produce 3500 hectares of harvest by next Autumn or bear […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2068","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2068"}],"version-history":[{"count":59,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10125,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2068\/revisions\/10125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzndard.gov.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}