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John Steenhuisen

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South Africa

SA Government Says KwaZulu-Natal Outbreak Not Linked to School Virus

  S.A's Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has reassured the public that the foot and mouth disease spreading in KwaZulu-Natal does not affect humans and is unrelated to the virus impacting schools. Speaking to the media, Steenhuisen confirmed that red meat remains safe to eat but stresses the urgency of controlling the outbreak, as it threatens South Africa’s export potential, particularly in Asian markets:  

todayFebruary 22, 2025 34

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South Africa

Ramaphosa to Deliver SONA at Cape Town City Hall Today

S.A's National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall today. A two-day debate will follow Tuesday next week, before Ramaphosa’s response. Didiza emphasises the importance of SONA in shaping national discourse and its role in uniting the three arms of the state: Meanwhile, the DA urges Ramaphosa to prioritise fiscal discipline and debt management […]

todayFebruary 6, 2025 38

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DA leader and Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen endorsed the mid-term budget

  DA leader and Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen endorsed the mid-term budget, calling it the right step toward fiscal growth. Speaking outside Parliament, Steenhuisen commended the focus on debt reduction, infrastructure spending, halting bailouts for state-owned entities, and the end of e-tolls. He emphasises the DA’s role in driving reforms through the government of national unity, through economic growth and job creation:  

todayOctober 31, 2024 30

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S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security

12 S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security, and the government of national unity is committed to addressing this head-on. A recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council revealed that 63.5-percent of South African households face food insecurity. Steenhuisen says he will ensure that the 2024 to 2029 National Food and Nutrition Security Plan, which is currently under review, gets […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 42

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63.5-percent of households in South Africa are food insecure

A total of 63.5-percent of households in South Africa are food insecure, leaving 36.5-percent food secure. This is according to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s National Food and Nutrition Security Survey conducted between 2021 and 2023. The survey also shows serious concerns of wasting and stunting, with an estimated 12.6-million tonnes of food wasted per year in the country. Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen says the findings […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 43

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DA Supports Temporary Ban on Movement of Cloven-Hooved Animals in Western Cape

In S.A, the DA in the Western Cape says it supports the provincial government’s request to Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, for a temporary ban on the movement of cloven-hooved animals, such as sheep, pigs, and cattle. This is to contain the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. Twenty-three farms in the Humansdorp area and one farm in East London have been confirmed as positive for the disease. […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 21

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Africa

South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies

      By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University   South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs. This can’t happen, however, if new policies and plans keep getting introduced. Fortunately, the views of the new agricultural minister, John Steenhuisen, may […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 36

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South Africa’s new cabinet draws mixed reactions

Following South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of his new cabinet, which consists of the eleven political parties that are part of the government of national unity, we reached out to South African-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast for comment. Ramaphosa has added two ministries to his cabinet and announced 32 ministers. The Democratic Alliance has been allocated six ministerial posts, with its leader John Steenhuisen appointed Agriculture Minister. Ramaphosa says […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 53

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DA Assumes Major Role in National Government And Promises Governance Excellence

The DA says it is proud to rise to the challenge and take its place at the seat of national government for the first time. The party has secured six ministries and six deputy ministers in the new cabinet. These include leader John Steenhuisen as minister of Agriculture, Siviwe Gwarube as Basic Education minister and Leon Schreiber as the minister of Home Affairs. Steenhuisen says they are ready to introduce […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 33