The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mncebisi Skwatsha will on the 14th of March 2016 hand-over portion of land to the farm dwellers and farm workers as part the “one household, one hectare” programme in KwaMashalabane farm, Piet Retief, at Mkhondo local municipality in Mpumalanga province.
The Deputy Minister will also plant seeds to the 34 households staying in the farm. The aim is to rekindle the class of black small farmers whilst also fighting the scourge of poverty. It is also a chance for development whilst turning around the rural areas. This forms part of the Agripark development and these small farmers will form part of the supply to the Agrihub being developed in Mkhondo.
Media are invited as follows:
Date: 14 March 2016, Monday
Venue: KwaMashalabane Farm
Time: 10h00
For RSVP and further information regarding the visit kindly contact the following officials:
Ms Zithini Dlamini
Communication Services or Ms Nkhensani Mahloko
Cell: 082 4611 890
Tel: 013 756 6000
Media Enquiries:
Mr Sivuyile Mangxamba
Acting Chief Director: Communication Services
Tel: 012 312 8881
Cell: 071 334 2915
