Western Cape PLAS Farmers Alliance

22/08/2026

NAMPO CAPE

New-era farmers will have a dedicated platform at this year’s Nampo Cape, with Food For Mzansi and the Western Cape P.L.A.S. Farmers’ Alliance joining forces for a special programme focused on practical solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing farmers.

The special programme for emerging farmers will take place on Thursday, 10 September from 09:00 to 11:45 at the Food For Mzansi venue inside the Santam Auditorium in Bredasdorp Park.

https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/new-era-farmers-get-dedicated-programme-at-nampo-cape/ Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Egan R Duminy Farmer's Weekly SA National Department of Agriculture Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa Izwi Labantu Forum National Agricultural Marketing Council Farmers Magazine South Africa Alfreda Mars Sewis van der Horst Africanfarming.com

Bring your questions and come ready for practical solutions at this year’s dedicated emerging farmers programme at Nampo Cape.

12/08/2026

Attending the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development and Senior Provincial Officials on Farm Equity Scheme matters, particularly observations from WC, EC, and NC. Briefing by the Minister and provincial officials from provinces where FES are found. Responses to observations made during previous engagements and FES oversight activities. Discussion of possible pathways to address current FES challenges], Venue: Parliament of South Africa, Cape Town, Good Hope Chambers.

25/07/2026

A delegation of our Alliance of P.L.A.S. Farms in the WCape ( Govt Leased Land Reform Farms ), Egan R Duminy Sewis van der Horst, Defynne Ivan Cloete and Andries van der Poll had the opportunity to meet with Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape. We presented our case which covered; Title Deeds ( Land Reform and Rural Development ), Grants and Affordable Funding, Market Access for small scale and New Era Developing Farmers, Electricity and other relevant challenges. We also presented practical proposals. Minister Dr. Meyer gave his firm assurance that this engagement would not merely be a " talkshop." He committed to tangible follow-through on the action items discussed. National Agricultural Marketing Council Agricultural Research Council National Department of Agriculture Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Farmer's Weekly SA Food For Mzansi Izwi Labantu Forum

24/07/2026

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/edat/export-competitiveness-enhancement-programme-ecep

THE FUND APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW OPENThe Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) is inviting applications from potential and existing companies...

06/07/2026

📢 LAND BANK ENGAGEMENT – FEEDBACK

On Wednesday, 2 July 2026, the P.L.A.S. Alliance & Izwi Labantu Forum had the opportunity to meet with the Board of the Land Bank as part of its provincial engagements with stakeholders.

What we presented that:

🔹 The Blended Finance Scheme (60/40) must be revisited to acknowledge historical disadvantage.

🔹 Black farmers cannot all be treated as established commercial farmers – we are in a development phase and need special measures, in terms of both financial and non-financial support.

🔹 The current systems are not conducive to realising the Land Bank's transformation mandate and ensuring our farming sustainability.

🔹 We presented real examples of the struggles faced by black farmers, especially PLAS (land reform) farmers.

🔹 We acknowledge that government has a role to play to revisit banking regulations, grant allocations, and subsidies in relation to agricultural lending, specifically to support Black developing farmers.

🔹 We also presented our mission to attain title deeds and our current engagements with relevant stakeholders in government – and asked the Land Bank for their support in this critical matter.

The outcome:

✅ The Land Bank acknowledged our concerns.

✅ While bound by banking credit acts, they committed to seriously look at what we presented.

✅ Further engagement will take place through their Regional Office.

We remain committed to constructive engagement.

*"No farmer fights alone." * Food For Mzansi Africanfarming.com Farmers Magazine South Africa Egan R Duminy Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa Department of Land Reform and Rural Development PALS - Partners in Agri Land Solutions National Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Marketing Council Mzwanele Nyhontso Farmer's Weekly SA

21/05/2026

Members of the Alliance invited to the Minister of Land Reform & Rural Development Honourable Minister Mwzanele Nyhontso's Budget Vote 42. Egan R Duminy Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Food For Mzansi Farmers Magazine South Africa Mzwanele Nyhontso Farmer's Weekly SA Ivor Price Izwi Labantu Forum

18/05/2026

Limpopo Province looking after their farmers.

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has tabled a departmental budget of almost R2 billion for the 2026/27 financial

07/05/2026

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Legal Resources Centre Food For Mzansi Farmers Magazine South Africa PALS - Partners in Agri Land Solutions The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) Izwi Labantu Forum Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South SABC News Western Cape

01/05/2026

Happy Workers’ Day 2026 to all the farm labourers in South Africa !

On this 1st of May, we celebrate the backbone of our nation’s food security—the hands that plant, nurture, and harvest, ensuring food reaches every table.

You are recognised as critical workers who keep the agricultural sector running in every season, often in challenging conditions.

Thank you for your tireless effort, from early mornings to late nights, often going unseen, that sustains our communities.

You are celebrated for your role in the economy and your contribution to building a better South Africa.

This day is for celebrating you and acknowledging the vital role farm workers play in South Africa's daily life and its economic growth.

We honour your dignity, resilience, and hard work, which are crucial to building a fairer society. day

24/04/2026

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