Department of Agriculture
Department to handover a multimillion rand farm to smallholder farmers in Limpopo
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will on Friday 1st April 2022, handover prime agricultural land to two smallholder farmers who have successfully applied for land allocation through the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy which is part of the Land Redistribution Programme. The acquisition of the property[...]
The risks associated with Rabies
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) wish to alert members of the Public on the risks associated with Rabies. Since the beginning of the year the number of confirmed rabies cases are thirty-three (33) in animals. The department[...]
Minister Didiza condemns Northern Cape farm murder
In an unusual move the minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza condemned the triple murder in Magogong, outside Hartswater in the Northern Cape. The three victims were allegedly attacked by three suspects. Here is her statement: The Minister applauds the swift response by the South African[...]
The Department of Agriculture announces the opening of deeds offices across the country
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development would like to announce the opening of deeds offices across the country on 13 May 2020. All services will be available and all lodgements will be accepted. The members of the public and clerks will however not be allowed in[...]