SA Farmers Development Association
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Thriving Rural Communities. Thriving Rural Economies
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Joined November 2020
with Dr Siyabonga Madlala, reflecting on a decade of empowering black farmers in South Africa @SAFDA_farmers #SAFDA10Years 🇿🇦
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RT @sziks: Sowing the Seeds of Transformation in the Agriculture Sector 🌱 Yesterday we joined the #SAFDA10Years documentary production, ce…
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Celebrating a Decade of Transformation with SAFDA I'm honored to be part of the South African Farmers Development Association (@SAFDA_farmers)'s 10-year documentary, highlighting its impact on empowering black farmers and transforming the sugarcane industry. As the then KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, together, we championed economic transformation and the empowerment of black farmers across the province.
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SAFDA celebrates another milestone in supporting black growers. A total of R239 million was approved for the 2024-25 Transformation Interventions, with R176 million already allocated to small-scale and land reform farmers. #SAFDA10Years
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RT @DLRRD_za: 📍 Minister Nyhontso delivered his keynote address during the Noordsberg FPSU handover and title deeds ceremony at Mehlonlosi…
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RT @DOAgov_ZA: SA Farmers Development Association (@SAFDA_Farmers), Eastern Cape Development Corporation (@ecdc_developec), Onderstepoort B…
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SAFDA congratulates Sifiso Mhlaba on his appointment as the new CEO of the South African Sugar Association (SASA). We look forward to his leadership in driving the "Reimagined Cane Industry Strategy" that will strengthen our sector and support transformation in rural economies.
📢 The South African Sugar Association (SASA) welcomes Sifiso Mhlaba as the new CEO, effective today, November 1, 2024. Succeeding industry legend Trix Trikam, Mhlaba brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to the sustainability and growth of the sugar sector. He will lead SASA’s "Reimagined Cane Industry Strategy" with a focus on innovation, transformation, and policy coherence to support rural economies. Congratulations, Sifiso! 🍃 #SASA #SugarIndustry #Agriculture #Leadership
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We believe the government’s two-year moratorium on tax increases is insufficient for the industry to diversify and recover. Extending this until 2030 or eliminating it completely is critical for the industry’s long-term survival, ensuring economic stability and job security.
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Today marked the beginning of our 2024 Leadership Seminar at the Aloe Lifestyle Hotel in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. Our discussions were insightful and productive, covering critical topics that are essential for the functioning of our industry and the empowerment of our members.
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Izigi Zabalimi! 🌱 We're excited to share that the latest edition of the SAFDA newsletter, Izigi Zabalimi, is now available for download on our website! Click the link below to access the newsletter directly from our website: #agriculture
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On Friday, SAFDA proudly celebrated Women’s month at KwaShukela under the theme ‘Celebrating the Strength, Resilience, and Achievements of Women.’
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Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and indispensable contributions of women in agriculture. At SAFDA, we honor the women who cultivate not only crops but also hope, equity, and a brighter future for all. #WomensDay2024 #WomeninAgriculture #Empowerment #WomensDay
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SAFDA held a Nelson Mandela Day event at Komati, Malelani Mpumalanga. The event truly embodied Nelson Mandela's words: “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.”
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[WATCH] SAFDA Chief Operating Officer Mr. Thandokwakhe Sibiya expressed SAFDA's stance on the Sugar Tax, highlighting how it has constrained the market for locally produced sugar and resulted in the loss of over 16,000 jobs within the industry.
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SAFDA honors the legacy of a leader who championed equality, justice, and the empowerment of all South Africans. As we continue to nurture growth and development among black farmers, we draw inspiration from Madiba's vision of a united and truly equal nation. #MandelaDay #Unity
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BACF will host a webinar on the implications for the competition commission's fresh produce market investigation this Friday. You can register in advance for this Webinar. Registration link below: #kasinomic #agriculture #farmers #freshproduce
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[WATCH] Dr. Siyabonga Madlala describes the continuation of the transformation funding interventions as a significant milestone for the sugar industry, particularly for the small-scale growers who are foundational to the industry.
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[WATCH] Jozini small-scale growers express their disapproval of the regressive actions taken by SA Canegrowers. #blackgrowersunite
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Outside the SAGCA Felixton Office (Empangeni Town), small-scale growers are picketing against the regressive actions of SA Canegrowers, which aims to further sideline black small-scale growers. Black growers want transformation funds to continue.
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