The nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot and mouth disease (FMD) continues in Gauteng. The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, together with Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, is spearheading efforts to protect livestock and safeguard the agricultural sector.
This ongoing vaccination rollout forms part of the government’s urgent response to curb the spread of FMD, a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. The campaign aims to reach as many farmers and livestock owners as possible, reducing economic losses and ensuring food security.
Another major consignment of 1,5 million FMD vaccines arrived on Saturday, 28 February in South Africa. This successful importation of Dollvet FMD vaccines from Turkey, facilitated by Dunevax Biotech as the authorised agent, highlights the government’s decisive partnership with the private sector to secure a reliable pipeline of high-potency vaccines in South Africa’s fight against FMD.
Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows:
Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Time: 10:30 Vaccination demonstration
10:50 – 11:30 Media briefing
Venue: Magagula Heights, Unnamed Road, Katlehong
COORDINATES: 26°25'18.516" S, 28°11'5.8632" E
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Strict biosecurity protocols will be in effect at the farm. All media personnel are requested to wear appropriate outdoor footwear and RSVP to ensure access.
RSVP: Mercia Smith, MerciaS@nda.agric.za / medialiaison@nda.agric.za or 060 973 3816
For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms Joylene van Wyk
Ministry of Agriculture Spokesperson
E-mail: joylenev@nda.gov.za
Cell: 063 298 5661
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