The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform’s Waste Management Unit, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) programme, commemorated the 53rd World Environment Day at Ganspan near Jan Kempdorp. Observed annually on 5 June, World Environment Day
Challenges facing local farmers were highlighted during an engagement meeting between MEC Lebogang Motlhaping and agricultural stakeholders at the Karakul Research Station in Upington, within the ZF Mgcawu District. Farmers from across the district attended the meeting to discuss their concerns and challenges, raising questions regarding the Blended Finance scheme offered by Land Bank, issues
MEC Mothlaping, joined by various stakeholders and officials from the Department, recently officiated the Namakwa, John Taolo Gaetsewe and ZF Mgcawu Producer Graduation Ceremony. This ceremony sought to celebrate and honour subsistence and emerging farmers from the three districts for successfully completing accredited agricultural short skills programmes through the Northern Cape Agriculture Incubator. The Department
The 4th Annual Northern Cape Provincial Extension Conference and MEC’s Extension Awards officially kicked off today in the Frances Baard District, bringing together extension officers from across the province under the theme: “Towards Redesigning the Agricultural Extension Service in South Africa.” The conference created a platform for meaningful engagement between Head of Department, Mr Zolile
As part of the national Arbor Week Celebrations, officials from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District visited various schools and the Thusano Care Givers Centre in Seven Miles village. This year’s Arbor Week, themed “Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom: Promoting Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Forest Management,” commemorates the struggle for freedom in South Africa by honouring
24 May 2024
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). In celebration, the Northern Cape Province hosted a provincial launch and graduation ceremony for EPWP beneficiaries at A.R. Abass Stadium in Kimberley.
25 May 2024
??The Deputy Minister in the Office of the President, Mr Kenny Morolong, applauded the superb role displayed by all role players in making sure the Loeriesfontein Thusong Centre is build. Mr Morolong was addressing the community during the launch of the Loeriesfontein Thusong Centre in the Hantam Distict – as it signifies a milestone for the local communities.
Wetland Day Celebration is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the important role that wetlands play in our environment. The theme for this year is wetlands and human wellbeing. Wetlands are unique ecosystems that are characterized by the presence of water in the short term or long term, making them distinct from other terrestrial or aquatic habitats.
These wetlands act as a natural sponge for our environment by absorbing extra water during heavy rainfall or floods. This prevents flooding in nearby areas and helps maintain the balance of water in ecosystems. Moreover, wetlands maintain water quality by filtering, purifying and trapping of pollutants, sediments, and excessive nutrients from entering other waterbodies. By celebrating Wetland Day, we acknowledge their essential role in providing clean and healthy water for both the environment and human. Furthermore, wetlands serve as habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species. These unique ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots, supporting countless species that depend on wetlands for their survival. Celebrating Wetland Day enables us to recognize and appreciate this rich diversity of life, fostering a sense of responsibility towards their conservation.