KwaZulu-Natal Strengthens Livestock Movement Control Through Engagement Between Agriculture MEC and Auctioneers
Farmers Magazine | 14.04.2026 23:52
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is tightening coordination with key industry players as it works to manage livestock movement restrictions linked to animal disease control measures. The MEC for the department, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, recently met with livestock auctioneers at the Durban Marine Building to build a collaborative working relationship focused on regulatory compliance. The meeting comes at a time when the province is balancing disease control efforts with pressure from the livestock trade sector. Auctioneers raised concerns about ongoing restrictions that limit animal sales and movement across provincial borders. The discussions highlighted the tension between protecting animal health and sustaining livelihoods in the agricultural economy.
