THE FUSE

The North West Province has stepped up its response to the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, with MEC Madoda Sambatha addressing members of the media at the Potchefstroom College of Agriculture. The briefing provided a clear update on the scale of the outbreak and detailed the province’s vaccination distribution strategy aimed at containing the disease. With livestock farming playing a critical role in the provincial economy, the outbreak has raised serious concerns among farmers, traders, and agricultural stakeholders. The MEC emphasized that swift and coordinated action is essential to limit further spread and protect both livelihoods and food security. This engagement reflects the government’s commitment to transparency and proactive disease management.