On Saturday, 27 July 2013, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, in partnership with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr Gugile Nkwinti, will join the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma, alongside members of the Cabinet and the provincial leadership for harvesting in Phethwane Village, Limpopo.
During the 2012/13 production season, the Integrated Food and Nutrition Security (IFNS) planted maize, beans and sunflower on more than 100 ha of land in the Eastern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces.
Of the hectares planted, more than 5 000 were planted in three local municipalities of the Greater Sekhukhune District, namely Makhudutamaga, Elias Motsoaledi and Ephraim Mogale local municipalities. Harvesting has already been completed in two municipalities and the Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality will be the last to harvest.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 27 July 2013
Time: 07:00–16:00
Main venue: Tompi Seleka Agricultural Training Centre, Phethwane Village, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Members of the media are required to bring media cards. There will be an accreditation table for the media on the day and signs will be placed to direct the media.
For further information please contact:
Palesa Mokomele
Cell: 082 904 1908
Hlomani Baloyi
Cell: 083 276 1295
Selby Makgotho
082 907 508
