The Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader and MEC for Finance in the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal, Francois Rodgers, recently held a successful engagement with the business and farming community. The meeting aimed to drive solutions for communities and address pressing challenges. The DA’s Provincial Director and a team of staff members, as…
The Matatiele Local Municipality, in partnership with Alfred Nzo Agricultural Incubator, has launched an agricultural incubator training program aimed at empowering local farmers. According to CEO Randolph Meth, the program received over 700 applications, with 30 candidates selected for the first intake. As per the CEO, the selection criteria prioritized geographical location, focusing on residents…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers, successfully met with provincial representatives of the Public Servants Association (PSA), the National Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) as well as the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) on Tuesday the 06 May 2025 in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Treasury…
“A lot of local farmers are afraid to showcase their livestock because some people attend these shows not to buy, but to identify the best livestock and steal it,” he said Umzimvubu Local Municipality recently hosted the 13th Umzimvubu Annual Agricultural Show, with the aim to market the municipality‘s Agro-Tourism. According to the Municipality the…
The Umzimvubu Local Municipality recently hosted a highly successful fashion show, attracting local, district, and provincial designers. The event aimed to showcase the talent of Umzimvubu’s residents, provide a platform for designers to exhibit their work, and boost the local economy. In a historic event this year’s winner is a local designer from Mount Frere…
In a crackdown on expired food products, a joint team of government authorities and municipal officials conducted a raid on major retails shops in Kokstad, seizing expired items from Kokstad Spar and Shoprite. This operation follows a decision by the municipality and government authorities to inspect prominent retail shops, including Kokstad Spar, Shoprite and Boxer…
Pondoland Cannabis Belt Association in Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo district accused the Eastern Cape Rural Development, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Medigrow for forcing cultivation hemp in their land. The Mpondoland cannabis growers stand united in firm opposition saying they reject the ongoing attempts to force hemp cultivation. According to the Pondoland Cannabis Belt…
Francois Rodgers has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation authorized by President Cyril Ramaphosa into iThala SOC Limited (iThala). The probe aims to assess alleged corruption and fraudulent activity in the awarding of a R34 million tender to the IT company Tech Mahindra, dating back to 2017. He said, some of the concerning allegations…
