MEC Nakedi Grace Kekana Drives Grassroots Agricultural Transformation in Ba-Phalaborwa Engagement

Farmers Magazine | 29.06.2026 02:01
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by MEC Ms Nakedi Grace Kekana, has intensified its push for rural transformation through direct community engagement in Selwane Tribal Authority Hall, Ward 18 under Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality. The session brought provincial leadership face-to-face with traditional leaders, farmers and local agricultural stakeholders in a focused effort to address barriers affecting rural food production. The engagement reflected a practical shift in governance, where policy discussions are taken directly to communities that depend on agriculture for survival. The atmosphere inside the hall reflected urgency and cooperation as stakeholders shared real challenges affecting farming activities. This approach signals a stronger commitment to building a self-reliant rural economy in Limpopo.