Issued by: Ministry of Agriculture
4 April 1996
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mrs Thoko Didiza, welcomes the appointment of Gauteng Finance and Economic Affairs MEC, Jabu Moleketi, to assume responsibility for agriculture in the province. This is a recognition by the Gauteng Government of the agricultural contribution to the economy.
To South Africans, particularly to those from previously disadvantaged communities, this demonstrates that agriculture is a vital portfolio. Due to apartheid agriculture - currently undergoing major transformation - became a white man's domain.
Ensuring equitable access to agriculture and promoting its contribution to the development of all communities, society at large and the national economy, in order to enhance income, food security, employment and quality of life in a sustainable manner, is at the core of the new vision of the National Department of Agriculture.
MEC Moleketi will certainly enjoy new challenges in his new portfolio in the Gauteng Province. Once more, we welcome him to our ranks and hope to have a good working relationship with him.
Issued: BRIAN SOKUTU (Spokesman) Telephone: (021) 461-0860