It was a great honour to deliver my first budget and policy speech in the National Assembly this morning. I will be on the sector's side as together we open more gates of opportunity for our farmers, farmworkers and sectoral partners. 🇿🇦#LetsGrowTogether

I welcome the signing of the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill into law by President Ramaphosa which will support long-term food production and the Department’s goal of creating more jobs and growing the economy.

After writing to the President, requesting a meeting with him before the Cabinet Lekgotla, I am pleased to inform you that the President has heeded my call. This is the first step in improving stability and resorting trust amongst coalition partners within the GNU. 🇿🇦

RT @Our_DA: 🔴 [LIVE NOW] Watch as DA leadership briefs the media on key decisions following the first Federal Council meeting of 2025, incl….

RT @Our_DA: 📺 [MUST WATCH] The DA will not stand by as the ANC undermines the GNU to push through policies that threaten your property, hea….

The DA declares formal GNU dispute over Expropriation Bill and NHI. Yesterday, I wrote to President Ramaphosa to notify him that I was formally invoking Section 19 of the Statement of Intent.

RT @Our_DA: 🚨The DA is now invoking Section 19 of the Statement of Intent. Clause 19.3 states that, “Sufficient consensus exists when parti….

Tomorrow, 25 January 2025, I will address the media on the DA’s response to the signing of the Expropriation Act, the ANC’s agenda to force into effect the National Health Insurance, and the impact which these have on the unity of the GNU.

RT @DeanMacpherson: As the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, there will be NO expropriation of private property without compensa….

Speaking to CNBC Africa about South Africa’s reform agenda to drive economic growth. #LetsGrowTogether

One of my key priorities this week is to find innovative funding models to get capital to small-scale farmers to allow them to become viable, sustainable, and profitable in the long term. Many more exciting economic opportunities for SA agriculture to come. #LetsGrowTogether

On behalf of the Department of Agriculture, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Professor Eckart Kassier. Professor Kassier was a highly esteemed member of the academic community and an integral part of the agricultural industry.🕊️

During the Ukudla Initiative panel discussions at the 11th German-African Agribusiness Forum in Berlin, I addressed the challenges in building sustainable and resilient food systems. We continue to look for opportunities to strengthen SA agriculture. 🇿🇦

We are at the World Economic Forum to discuss what South Africa’s G20 presidency will mean for agrifood systems, food security, the bio-economy and finding investment partnerships in the agri-sector. Our common purpose is to grow the economy and create jobs. 🇿🇦

I want to thank City Press for honouring me with a keepsake as they transition to digital and develop their online footprint. Read the full story here:

I want to thank Federal Minister Cem Özdemir, who leads the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture for his warm welcome ahead of the 2025 Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference.

It’s a privilege to represent South Africa at the 17th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, Germany. We are laser-focused on finding more export opportunities for our agricultural products and growing the sector into an engine for economic growth. #LetsGrowTogether

Today, at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, I’m on a panel to discuss how South Africa plans on maximising our bio-economy which will boost opportunities for economic growth and job creation. #GFFA

RT @foodformzansi: Ministers @jsteenhuisen & Nyhontso welcomed at 🇿🇦 Embassy in Berlin by Ambassador Stone Sizani. Joining the 17th #GFFA….

I want to congratulate the matric class of 2024 on achieving a historic pass rate. An inspiring achievement as we continue to work towards creating a better life for all. #MatricResults2024.

RT @Our_DA: 🚨 Cracking the whip on corruption! The DA’s KZN MEC, Martin Meyer, has dismissed the SCM Director after R1.1 billion in miscond….