Deputy Minister Mathabatha Visits Loufontein Farm to Highlight Successful Land Reform Initiative
Farmers Magazine | 13.02.2026 16:08
Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, visited Loufontein farm in the Breede Valley Municipality, Western Cape, located outside Villiersdorp, as part of the department’s Pre-State of the Nation Address outreach activities. The visit aimed to showcase successful land reform initiatives and highlight government efforts to support sustainable agricultural development. Loufontein farm is a model project under the department’s Land Development Support (LDS) programme, which provides beneficiaries with assistance designed to ensure the sustainability and financial success of their farming operations. The programme combines technical support, access to production inputs, and infrastructure improvements to strengthen land reform outcomes.