The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen will meet with King Misuzulu on 21 February 2025 in Kwa-Nongoma to discuss challenges and solutions to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that is affecting livestock in Kwa-Zulu. The Minister and King Misuzulu will also discuss various issues impacting agriculture in the province.
There are currently over 130 active FMD outbreaks within communal dip tanks, a few small-scale farms, and five game reserves in that province.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Date : Friday, 21 February 2025
Time : 11:00
Venue : eMashobeni Royal Palace
There will be a photo opportunity for media after the meeting
Media enquiries:
Ms Joylene van Wyk, Ministry of Agriculture Spokesperson
E-mail:: joylenev@nda.agric.za
Cell: 083 292 7399
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