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Steenhuisen urges vigilance as FMD threat persists

As many South Africans travel for the Easter weekend, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has warned farmers and stakeholders to remain vigilant and prevent any further spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Steenhuisen cautioned that the increased livestock movement during holiday periods significantly heightens the risk of transmission. "These types of holidays also pose a risk to our biosecurity, especially as we’re in the midst of an important fight against […]

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Gauteng government, DA clash over handling of FMD outbreak

The Gauteng Provincial Government and the Democratic Alliance (DA) are at odds over the province's handling of the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. This dispute comes as concerns continue to grow over the impact of the disease on farmers and food security. In a statement released on Tuesday, the provincial government rejected the DA's claims that Premier Panyaza Lesufi had failed to coordinate an effective response. On Monday, the DA's […]

todayMarch 31, 2026 33

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Gauteng steps up foot-and-mouth disease response, backs local vaccine production

Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, says South Africa’s recurring Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks have highlighted the urgent need to rebuild the country’s local vaccine manufacturing capacity. This comes as the province intensifies efforts to contain the highly contagious disease, following the rollout of the national FMD response plan and the approval of Gauteng’s own provincial strategy. Briefing the media on Tuesday, Ramokgopa said Gauteng’s response is guided […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 54