THE FUSE

The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, recently led Operation Siyahlola at the department’s Mtubatuba local office to assess the effectiveness and viability of services delivered to farmers and the public. The oversight visit formed part of a broader accountability drive to ensure that government agricultural programmes translate into tangible support on the ground. During the visit, the office provided direct assistance to 60 farmers through the distribution of essential agricultural inputs. These included fertilizers, seeds, herbicides, and poultry, all aimed at boosting production capacity. The initiative reinforces the department’s commitment to strengthening food production and supporting smallholder farmers in uMkhanyakude District.