Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus leads to deaths of domesticated and wild rabbits in the Northern Cape

RABBIT HAEMORRHAGIC DISEASE VIRUS LEADS TO DEATHS OF DOMESTICATED AND WILD RABBITS IN THE NORTHEN CAPE

21 NOVEMBER 2022

The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, can confirm that the high mortalities of domesticated and wild rabbits in the Namakwa District have been associated with rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV). The RHDV is a highly contagious and fatal disease of both domestic and wild European rabbits, which is found in many parts of the world, but has not been previously diagnosed in South Africa.

Minister Barbra Creecy of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment donated donated two TLB trucks to the Dawid Kruiper Manucipality.

Minister Barbra Creecy of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment donated donated two TLB trucks to the Dawid Kruiper Manucipality.

20 0ctober 2022

This gesture was informed by the appreciation the minister has about the predicament most municipalities find themselves in. These trucks will immensely aid in the cleaning of the town.

Pre-Presidential Imbizo Build-up Programme with Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Honourable Thoko Didiza,her Deputy Minister, Mcebisi Skwatsha and MEC Mase Manopole engaging NC Farmer Associations

Pre-Presidential Imbizo Build-up Programme with Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Honourable Thoko Didiza,her Deputy Minister, Mcebisi Skwatsha and MEC Mase Manopole engaging NC Farmer Associations 20 0ctober 2022 As part of a build up ro the Presidential Imbizo tomorrow, Northern Cape Farmers Associations are engaging with Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and