Drought relief engagements continue in Eastern Cape
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana together with the Eastern Cape MEC of Agriculture, Mlibo Qoboshiyane will visit the Joe Gqabi District Municipality to oversee relief operations and provide support to areas affected by drought.
The district was the first to declare a drought disaster in the province. The Eastern Cape has reported livestock mortality of more than 100 000 by the first week of March this year.
Minister Zokwana and MEC Qoboshiyane will on the day engage the farmers and distribute livestock feed during a project visit. The Provincial Department of Agriculture will provide 100 tons of lucern and energy blocks to help livestock farmers.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Time: 9h00
Venue: Venterstad Council Chamber
Transport for media is available on request.
RSVP:
Jamela Nkanyane
Cell: 082 346 9781
Email: JamelaN@daff.gov.za
Mandla Gceya
Cell: 082 471 3107
Email: igr@jgdm.gov.za.
Enquires:
Bomikazi Molapo
Spokesperson for the Minister
Cell: 079 698 2114
Email: BomikaziM@daff.gov.za
