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Western Cape signs partnerships with Agriculture Commodity Organisations

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for...

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Minister Meyer and Jannie Strydom CEO of Agri WC outside the court in Lamberts Bay

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns brutal attacks and reaffirms call for stronger rural safety measures

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has strongly condemned the recent surge in violent...

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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns attack on farmer and raises alarm over impact of rural crime

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has expressed deep concern following the violent...

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Premier Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated

Joint Media Release by: Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde National Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen Provincial Minister of...

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Minister Meyer sharing FMD Inforamtion at traffic control check on Stellnbosch Arterial Rd

Western Cape welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) National Disaster Classification

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address that Foot‑and...

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Historic Milestone: First black-owned wine cellar opens in South Africa

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, this week celebrated a landmark achievement in...

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Elsenburg College Graduation 2025

Western Cape celebrates excellence and innovation at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Graduation, as more than 200 qualifications are awarded

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the 2025 Elsenburg Agricultural...

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FMD under control

Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak under control in Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture confirms that the recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak detected at a feedlot in Gouda, in...

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Western Cape Tourism and Wine Industry acknowledged on global stage

The Western Cape Government congratulates the province’s outstanding achievers in the global tourism and wine industries. Their recent...

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foot and mouth disease

Foot-and-Mouth disease confirmed on farm near Gouda – Quarantine and Control Measures underway

On 6 November 2025, Western Cape Veterinary Services confirmed a case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on a farm near Gouda. The affected...

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