Minister Thoko Didiza hands over equipment and title deeds to KwaZulu-Natal communities, 6 to 7 May

• Published date: 05 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), Ms Thoko Didiza, will on 6 and 7 May 2022 handover a railway siding machine, farming implements and title deeds to the five Melmoth communities in KwaZulu-Natal.

The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) was appointed by DALLRD to implement the Mkhuze Rail Siding Transloading Facility Project on behalf of the 1 900 Makhathini small-scale sugarcane farmers. DALLRD funded the project for the Makhathini small-scale farmers to the amount of R38 million.

This will enhance their meaningful participation in the sugarcane sector whilst simultaneously transitioning them to the mainstream players role in this lucrative business sector. The Minister will also handover Machinery and Farming equipment to the value of R10 Million as part of the operationalisation of uMkhanyakude District Sugarcane Farmer Production Support Unit (FPSU).

The Minister...