Bridge-to-work creates opportunities for the unemployed
The programme works by developing emerging farmers and improving access to economic opportunities for the youth, women, and adults out of work.
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Cattle movement suspended countrywide
Minister Didiza announces the decision to suspend all movement of cattle in the country due Foot-And-Mouth disease outbreak.
Sasol Farmers Development Programme open
Are you a young, aspiring farmer who needs an opportunity to get skills to start your own agricultural business? Look no further.
Sedibeng District mayor outlines plans to grow local economy
The Executive Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality, Councilor Lerato Maloka, has announced new plans that will see a new lease on the economy of the area.
Homeless shelters have become a place of hope for the displaced and marginalised
Phetoho Maja shares a success story on one of government’s interventions in dealing with homelessness around Gauteng.
City calls for local farmers to bid for land
The land release programme is set to take off as the City of Ekurhuleni invite proposals from interested organisations to conduct agricultural activities on parcels of Council owned land in different towns. The programme will see successful bidders being awarded municipal farms by way of lease for a period of nine years eleven months. The…
Beware of fake Covid-19 Relief Fund vouchers
The Gauteng Department of agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) has recently learnt of fraudulent activities currently happening pertaining to its Covid-19 Farmer’s Relief Fund vouchers around the province.
Extended COVID-19 relief for small-scale farmers
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has extended the validity period of the COVID-19 Disaster Agricultural Support Fund Voucher. The fund is aimed at providing assistance to distressed small-scale farmers, who need financial relief from the impact of COVID-19. The validity period for the fund has now been extended to…