The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development; Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, led by Chairperson Hon. Zama Singwebela, conducted a stakeholder engagement session on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on [Date] at Bluegumbosch Stadium in Phuthaditjhaba, within the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality.
The engagement brought together small-scale farmers, commonage users, and officials from the Department of Agriculture to assess the impact of the FMD outbreak, review current interventions, and identify practical solutions to support affected communities.
The session provided a platform for stakeholders to share challenges, experiences, and recommendations aimed at strengthening response measures and protecting livelihoods within the agricultural sector.
The Legislature continues to uphold its constitutional mandate of oversight, public participation, and accountability, ensuring that government interventions effectively respond to the needs of communities affected by agricultural challenges.
