Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgop Celebrates Indigenous Foods at #RootsAndRecipes Book Launch

Yesterday, MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgop of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development attended the #RootsAndRecipes book launch at Nirox Sculpture Park in Gauteng. The event, hosted in partnership with … Read More

New Extrusion Facility Launched in Nigel to Strengthen Gauteng’s Agro-Processing and Food Security Efforts

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (GDARD) has welcomed a major milestone for the province’s agricultural sector with the launch of Pride Milling’s modern extrusion facility in … Read More

NYDA Joins Gauteng AgriBEE Structure to Drive Youth Inclusion and Transformation in Agriculture

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has announced its appointment to the Gauteng AgriBEE Structure for the 2025–2028 term — a key provincial platform that oversees the implementation of the … Read More

MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa Highlights Regenerative Growth at HASA 2025 Conference

Johannesburg — Addressing delegates at the HASA 2025 Conference, MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Vuyiswa Ramokgopa called for a shift from extractive practices to sustainable, regenerative development. Held … Read More

Gauteng Agriculture Leaders Reflect on Sector Growth at AEASA 62 Gala Dinner

At the 62nd Annual Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) Gala Dinner held yesterday evening, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, alongside senior managers, highlighted the … Read More

Gauteng Expands Household Food Security Through Production Kit Programme

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (GDARD) has distributed 17 production kits to families in Vanderbijlpark, in an effort to strengthen household food security and promote self-sufficiency. … Read More

Food Security, Fiscal Sustainability, and Local Resilience Lead Ramokgopa’s Agenda at Global Seminar

Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, played a central role in shaping international dialogue on governance this week, facilitating key sessions at the Global Governance Space Seminar. … Read More

Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa Highlights Food Security and Trade at Embassies Business Fair & Conference

Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, attended the Embassies Business Fair & Conference (EBFC) 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on Monday. The conference … Read More

Ramokgopa Sets Out Priorities for Gauteng Agriculture at AgriGauteng Congress

Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa outlined her department’s priorities for strengthening the province’s food systems during the AgriGauteng Congress this week. Speaking as a guest at … Read More