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[Government News 🗞]Government is today, 01 October 2026, hosting a Children's Summit on Ending Violence Against Children...
01/10/2026

[Government News 🗞]
Government is today, 01 October 2026, hosting a Children's Summit on Ending Violence Against Children in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province, under the theme "Nothing About Children Without Children"

| ISSUE 7 IS HERE!📌Fresh stories. Real people. Agriculture in action.The latest issue of Peo The Seed is out, bringing...
01/10/2026

| ISSUE 7 IS HERE!📌
Fresh stories. Real people. Agriculture in action.

The latest issue of Peo The Seed is out, bringing you closer to the farmers, students, communities and agricultural leaders shaping the sector.

📖 Inside Issue 7:
▪️Growing the livestock sector: Minister Aucamp connects with Lamb Champ farmers;
▪️Keeping farmers informed on FMD: A closer look at the role of communication in the country’s response to FMD;
▪️Growing agricultural talent: Deputy Minister Capa visits Tsolo Agriculture Institute and engages with students.

From farmers in the field to students in the classroom, Issue 7 captures the people and stories behind .

Turn the pages. Meet the people. Discover the stories and more.

Full issue here👇: �https://www.nda.gov.za/images/News%20Letters/2026/peo_august_-issue-7_final.pdf

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[Government News🗞]Government urges communities to avoid treating violence as a private family matter. They should help s...
30/09/2026

[Government News🗞]
Government urges communities to avoid treating violence as a private family matter. They should help survivors reach the police, obtain protection orders and access Thuthuzela Care Centres, shelters and other support services.

30/09/2026

| MPUMALANGA INPUTS HELP SHAPE THE NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY PLAN.

As the Mpumalanga leg of consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033 concludes, Ms Thabile Diphofa, Assistant Director: Food Security, reflects on key priorities and insights emerging from engagements across the province.

Stakeholders shared local realities and practical solutions, with discussions covering household food production, food safety nets, local food systems, market access and nutrition.

These district-level contributions will help shape a comprehensive and responsive NFNSP that reflects the different needs, priorities and opportunities identified across Mpumalanga.

Thank you Mpumalanga👏

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| NKANGALA AND GERT SIBANDE PUT PRACTICAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY SOLUTIONS ON THE TABLE. Stakeholders from Nkanga...
30/09/2026

| NKANGALA AND GERT SIBANDE PUT PRACTICAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY SOLUTIONS ON THE TABLE.

Stakeholders from Nkangala and Gert Sibande Districts are putting forward practical interventions to strengthen food and nutrition security as Mpumalanga concludes its consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033 in Middelburg.

Among the priorities emerging from the discussions are food safety nets, agri-hubs, backyard gardens, improved access for smallholder farmers to fresh produce markets, stronger food safety measures and agriculture as part of the school curriculum.

These proposals bring district-level realities and practical solutions into the national planning process, contributing to a plan informed by local needs and priorities.

The inputs from Nkangala and Gert Sibande build on the Ehlanzeni consultation and strengthen Mpumalanga’s contribution to the development of a comprehensive and responsive NFNSP.

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30/09/2026

| COORDINATION ACROSS ALL SPHERES OF GOVERNMENT IS CRUCIAL.

Effective coordination across all spheres of government is essential to ensuring that vulnerable communities and households receive the support they need.

Better alignment of programmes, resources and interventions can strengthen the collective response to food and nutrition insecurity, ensuring that support reaches communities in a coordinated and effective manner.

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| NKANGALA AND GERT SIBANDE BRING LOCAL PRIORITIES TO THE NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY PLAN.The National Depar...
30/09/2026

| NKANGALA AND GERT SIBANDE BRING LOCAL PRIORITIES TO THE NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY PLAN.

The National Department of Agriculture is concluding the Mpumalanga leg of consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033 with stakeholders from Nkangala and Gert Sibande Districts convening in Middelburg.

The engagement follows the consultation in Ehlanzeni and provides an opportunity for stakeholders from the province’s remaining districts to share local food and nutrition security challenges, priorities and practical solutions.
The National Food and Nutrition Security Survey provides important context for these engagements. The Household Hunger Scale (HHS) found that 71.8% of sampled households in Mpumalanga experienced little to no hunger, while 20.6% experienced moderate hunger and 7.7% experienced severe hunger.

These findings, together with district-level inputs, help build a clearer picture of food and nutrition security across the province and inform priorities for strengthening household food production, improving access to safe and nutritious food, supporting local food systems and building resilient livelihoods.

As Mpumalanga concludes its consultations today, inputs from Ehlanzeni, Nkangala and Gert Sibande will contribute to shaping a comprehensive and responsive NFNSP that reflects the different realities and priorities of districts across the province.

From local evidence to local solutions, Mpumalanga’s districts are helping shape the national food and nutrition security response.

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29/09/2026

GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR DR RENEE VAN RHEEDE’S FIGHT.

We’re proud to share that Dr Renee van Rheede has been shortlisted for GARC’s Rabies Rewards! 🐾

Chosen from nominations around the world, Renee is one of five finalists, alongside candidates from the US, Vietnam, India and Kenya.

Since 2022, Renee has worked tirelessly to fight rabies in the Eastern Cape. Over the past three years, she has managed seven vehicles and 14 animal health technicians, tracked outbreaks, organised vaccination campaigns, and trained state officials and private animal health workers. She has also campaigned for better access to post-exposure vaccination for people bitten by dogs.

Please help us recognise Renee’s dedication by voting for her here👇: 🔗 https://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day/awards/shortlist

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| Were your cats and dogs vaccinated against rabies in the last year?Post a picture of your pet’s paw in your hand, an...
29/09/2026

| Were your cats and dogs vaccinated against rabies in the last year?

Post a picture of your pet’s paw in your hand, and help raise awareness 😸🦊

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