Eastern Cape Allocates R55 Million in Emergency Funding to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Farmers Magazine | 23.02.2026 19:22
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has approved R55 million in emergency funding to respond to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) across the province. The outbreak was classified as a national disaster on 13 February 2026 by the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre under section 23 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002. This classification allows for coordinated measures across all spheres of government to contain the disease and protect the province’s livestock industry. Immediate intervention is critical to prevent further spread and mitigate the potential economic and social impact on rural communities dependent on livestock farming.
