Media advisory 13 December 2023
Cllr Ziyanda Zwane
MMC for Environment and Agriculture Management
The City of Tshwane welcomes a R11,1 million investment to support livestock farmers in Rust De Winter, Region 5. The investment is as result of an intervention by the City of Tshwane Environment and Agriculture Management Department in developing business plans and soliciting funding at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
The allocated investment covers the construction of 15 cattle-handling facilities and benefits 15 livestock farmers in Rust De Winter in Ward 99. Furthermore, two construction companies benefitted from this project, while 40 job opportunities were created during the construction phase.
This project will ensure effective beef cattle-handling practices by improving the safety of farm workers when dealing with animals, enhancing animal welfare and reducing the animals’ stress, and improving farm efficiency. To date, eight cattle-handling facilities have been completed.
The City, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the agriculture sector, will continue to support farmers in ensuring the growth and sustainability of the industry.
Enquiries:
Dr Pimelo Ngidi