THE FUSE

Farm dwellers from all 10 wards in eDumbe have voiced deep concerns about land access, service delivery and living conditions during a public engagement held by the national Department of Land Reform and Rural Development at Lunerburg Sportsfield. The meeting took place in a farming area surrounded by commercial farms, where many residents rely on agricultural work and nearby land for survival. It also formed part of preparations for an upcoming visit by the Deputy President scheduled for later this week. The engagement created a platform for farm dwellers to speak directly to government leaders about long-standing challenges affecting their communities. Many residents used the opportunity to highlight issues that they say have remained unresolved for years.