MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa Promotes Fruit Tree Planting to Fight Climate Change and Food Insecurity in KwaZulu-Natal
Farmers Magazine | 22.04.2026 19:03
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on the public to actively participate in fruit tree planting as part of a wider strategy to address climate change and food insecurity. The initiative is linked to the “One Home One Garden” programme, which encourages households to grow their own food and improve access to nutritious produce. The campaign is designed to help communities become more self-reliant while also contributing to environmental sustainability. By promoting fruit trees, the department aims to combine climate action with improved household nutrition. This approach reflects a practical response to multiple social and environmental challenges facing rural communities.
