THE FUSE

Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe visited farms in the Kouga-Koukamma area after severe flooding caused widespread destruction. The visit took place yesterday as part of a government response to assess the level of agricultural damage on the ground. Farmers in the region have been struggling after heavy rains triggered flooding across several rural communities. The MEC engaged with affected farmers and local stakeholders to understand the full impact of the disaster. The situation has raised concern about the stability of agricultural production in the area.