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Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in the Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦and Former Leader of the Democratic Alliance.

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The DA is in Mpumalanga to commemorate Youth Day. 🇿🇦

The DA is in Mpumalanga to commemorate Youth Day. 🇿🇦

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Today, I got to spend some time in the fields in the Free State watching the white maize harvest come in. Was great to be with Teuns De Bruyn and his team as they showed how it's done, precision agriculture at its best! Our agriculture community feeds the nation!

Today, I got to spend some time in the fields in the Free State watching the white maize harvest come in. Was great to be with Teuns De Bruyn and his team as they showed how it's done, precision agriculture at its best! Our agriculture community feeds the nation!

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A 20-year-old running a Woolworths supply farm. Meet Oratilwe Mauwane of ONEO Farms, in Tarlton - and today I came to see his work firsthand.
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A 20-year-old running a Woolworths supply farm. Meet Oratilwe Mauwane of ONEO Farms, in Tarlton - and today I came to see his work firsthand.

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175,026 views • 1 month ago

During my engagement with President Trump in the Oval Office, I outlined that the DA joined the GNU to protect SA from violent anti-constitutionalists. Along with the security cluster and our US partners, my department is committed to winning the fight against farm murders. 🇿🇦
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During my engagement with President Trump in the Oval Office, I outlined that the DA joined the GNU to protect SA from violent anti-constitutionalists. Along with the security cluster and our US partners, my department is committed to winning the fight against farm murders. 🇿🇦

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1,177,484 views • 1 year ago

The DA formally laid criminal charges against Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, following severe allegations of corruption levelled against him which span almost two decades. Every state failure can be directly traced to state capture and corruption that is endemic under the ANC.
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The DA formally laid criminal charges against Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, following severe allegations of corruption levelled against him which span almost two decades. Every state failure can be directly traced to state capture and corruption that is endemic under the ANC.

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777,888 views • 2 years ago

As the Minister of Agriculture, I am announcing that we will design a comprehensive plan to combat farm murders, stock theft and improve rural safety. I look forward to collaborating with the Minister of Police and the entire justice and security cluster to end this scourge.
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As the Minister of Agriculture, I am announcing that we will design a comprehensive plan to combat farm murders, stock theft and improve rural safety. I look forward to collaborating with the Minister of Police and the entire justice and security cluster to end this scourge.

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410,917 views • 1 year ago

It is now the patriotic duty of every freedom loving South African who wants to Rescue SA from an ANC-EFF Doomsday, to make sure they come out and vote for the DA on the 29th of May. Because, in this election, the stakes are just too high to stay at home. Rescue SA, Vote DA.
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It is now the patriotic duty of every freedom loving South African who wants to Rescue SA from an ANC-EFF Doomsday, to make sure they come out and vote for the DA on the 29th of May. Because, in this election, the stakes are just too high to stay at home. Rescue SA, Vote DA.

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471,005 views • 2 years ago

Our strategy aims to vaccinate South Africa’s national herd systematically, beginning with the hardest-hit provinces, namely: KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga and North West, which will submit their livestock numbers, as well as their number of quarantined farms.
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Our strategy aims to vaccinate South Africa’s national herd systematically, beginning with the hardest-hit provinces, namely: KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga and North West, which will submit their livestock numbers, as well as their number of quarantined farms.

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121,915 views • 8 months ago

BEE has benefited only a few politically connected elites. The DA's Economic Inclusion Bill will benefit everyone by focusing on poverty, not race. This will open doors for more South Africans, fight poverty, and create opportunities for all!
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BEE has benefited only a few politically connected elites. The DA's Economic Inclusion Bill will benefit everyone by focusing on poverty, not race. This will open doors for more South Africans, fight poverty, and create opportunities for all!

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132,451 views • 9 months ago

This year, 2024, will mark the first season where South Africa will be able to export avocados to three new markets: Japan, China, and India. Additionally, new markets have been opened for fresh beef and lamb in Iran, and for table grapes and citrus in Vietnam. #LetsGrowTogether
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This year, 2024, will mark the first season where South Africa will be able to export avocados to three new markets: Japan, China, and India. Additionally, new markets have been opened for fresh beef and lamb in Iran, and for table grapes and citrus in Vietnam. #LetsGrowTogether

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290,005 views • 2 years ago

Good morning, South Africa. Some incredible news from Karan Beef as their first shipment, in well over a year, is headed to Jordan. We continue our mission of unlocking other markets like the UAE for greater export opportunities. While our war against FMD continues, I want to assure our farmers that I will continue to fight for them and this country. FMD didn't start on my watch, but it will end on my watch. 🇿🇦
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Good morning, South Africa. Some incredible news from Karan Beef as their first shipment, in well over a year, is headed to Jordan. We continue our mission of unlocking other markets like the UAE for greater export opportunities. While our war against FMD continues, I want to assure our farmers that I will continue to fight for them and this country. FMD didn't start on my watch, but it will end on my watch. 🇿🇦

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32,610 views • 1 month ago

During a sit-down interview with Vaylen Kirtley of Newzroom Afrika, I discussed the importance of South Africa's relationship with the United States. Countless jobs, particularly in the agricultural sector, are created and supported by our ability to trade with the US. 🇿🇦
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During a sit-down interview with Vaylen Kirtley of Newzroom Afrika, I discussed the importance of South Africa's relationship with the United States. Countless jobs, particularly in the agricultural sector, are created and supported by our ability to trade with the US. 🇿🇦

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166,071 views • 1 year ago

I love my party, and I love my country, and I will continue to work every day to ensure the success of both. 🇿🇦
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I love my party, and I love my country, and I will continue to work every day to ensure the success of both. 🇿🇦

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75,531 views • 5 months ago

Time to address Sakeliga’s false claims that as Minister I have introduced AgriBEE and established several transformation funds. Firstly, the Department of Agriculture is not the custodian of BBBEE. Basic research by Sakeliga and Mr le Roux would have shown that the gazetting and promulgation of the architecture and regulatory framework was done by the Department of Trade and Industry, and codes of good practice were signed by the then Minister of DTI in 2017. Secondly, to debunk the claim that I have established several transformation funds. The statuary levies are not determined by the Minister but rather voluntarily initiated by 21 commodity groups and forwarded to the National Agricultural Marketing Council to investigate and initiate the report to the Minister for gazetting. Moreover, these statuary measures by commodity groups are a voluntary process, and is something the industry chooses not a ministerial diktat. I will as the minister of Agriculture, continue to support interventions which create equalities of opportunity rather than those that seek to manipulate equalities of outcome. Without a sense of urgency to overcome historical injustice by those in government, South Africa will not enjoy a prosperous future. If Sakeliga wishes to challenge the statutory levies and their use then they are welcome to approach the courts, summon each of the independent commodity organisations and try to convince a judge why their model of genuine sector-led and bottom-up empowerment is unlawful. However, if I was a Sakeliga member or funder I would seriously be questioning the value of such an obsessive focus of Sakeliga resources on nit-picking genuine community-led empowerment initiatives that are working, especially when there exist far more pernicious and failing trickle-down and elite transfer practices that deserve more urgent attention and intervention.
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Time to address Sakeliga’s false claims that as Minister I have introduced AgriBEE and established several transformation funds. Firstly, the Department of Agriculture is not the custodian of BBBEE. Basic research by Sakeliga and Mr le Roux would have shown that the gazetting and promulgation of the architecture and regulatory framework was done by the Department of Trade and Industry, and codes of good practice were signed by the then Minister of DTI in 2017. Secondly, to debunk the claim that I have established several transformation funds. The statuary levies are not determined by the Minister but rather voluntarily initiated by 21 commodity groups and forwarded to the National Agricultural Marketing Council to investigate and initiate the report to the Minister for gazetting. Moreover, these statuary measures by commodity groups are a voluntary process, and is something the industry chooses not a ministerial diktat. I will as the minister of Agriculture, continue to support interventions which create equalities of opportunity rather than those that seek to manipulate equalities of outcome. Without a sense of urgency to overcome historical injustice by those in government, South Africa will not enjoy a prosperous future. If Sakeliga wishes to challenge the statutory levies and their use then they are welcome to approach the courts, summon each of the independent commodity organisations and try to convince a judge why their model of genuine sector-led and bottom-up empowerment is unlawful. However, if I was a Sakeliga member or funder I would seriously be questioning the value of such an obsessive focus of Sakeliga resources on nit-picking genuine community-led empowerment initiatives that are working, especially when there exist far more pernicious and failing trickle-down and elite transfer practices that deserve more urgent attention and intervention.

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183,448 views • 1 year ago

After writing to the President, requesting a meeting with him before the Cabinet Lekgotla, I am pleased to inform you that the President has heeded my call. This is the first step in improving stability and resorting trust amongst coalition partners within the GNU. 🇿🇦
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After writing to the President, requesting a meeting with him before the Cabinet Lekgotla, I am pleased to inform you that the President has heeded my call. This is the first step in improving stability and resorting trust amongst coalition partners within the GNU. 🇿🇦

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172,735 views • 1 year ago

On behalf of the DA, I would like to wish all Christian South Africans a blessed and joyful Christmas. May this Christmas be filled with peace, love, joy and the renewal needed at the end of the year. Merry Christmas, South Africa. 🎄
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On behalf of the DA, I would like to wish all Christian South Africans a blessed and joyful Christmas. May this Christmas be filled with peace, love, joy and the renewal needed at the end of the year. Merry Christmas, South Africa. 🎄

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76,783 views • 7 months ago

During the SONA debate, in the Oval Office and to farmers on night patrol. I reaffirmed our pledge to work with the justice and security cluster to devise a plan to combat farm attacks. These gruesome acts must be declared a priority crime. Farmers are the lifeline of our nation.
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During the SONA debate, in the Oval Office and to farmers on night patrol. I reaffirmed our pledge to work with the justice and security cluster to devise a plan to combat farm attacks. These gruesome acts must be declared a priority crime. Farmers are the lifeline of our nation.

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117,485 views • 1 year ago

The DA calls on the President to fire Ministers Simelane, Nkabane, and Ministers or Deputy Ministers implicated in corruption within the next 48 hours. If they fail to do so, the ANC will inflict grave consequences on South Africa.
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The DA calls on the President to fire Ministers Simelane, Nkabane, and Ministers or Deputy Ministers implicated in corruption within the next 48 hours. If they fail to do so, the ANC will inflict grave consequences on South Africa.

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112,014 views • 1 year ago

We all want a united and working South Africa. I re-emphasised to President Donald Trump our commitment to combat farm murders and improve rural safety in collaboration with the police and other stakeholders. Our commitment is to protect all South Africans. 🇿🇦
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We all want a united and working South Africa. I re-emphasised to President Donald Trump our commitment to combat farm murders and improve rural safety in collaboration with the police and other stakeholders. Our commitment is to protect all South Africans. 🇿🇦

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118,787 views • 1 year ago

The Democratic Alliance congratulates all of the South African government on securing agreement on the Leaders' Declaration today at the G20 Leaders Summit. This declaration represents a significant and positive outcome. 🇿🇦
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The Democratic Alliance congratulates all of the South African government on securing agreement on the Leaders' Declaration today at the G20 Leaders Summit. This declaration represents a significant and positive outcome. 🇿🇦

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76,120 views • 8 months ago

Today, the first direct shipment in 14 years of horses from SA landed in Belgium. This successful partnership between the department of agriculture, WC Veterinary Services and the South African Equine Health & Protocols is expected to attract new investment in horse breeding.
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Today, the first direct shipment in 14 years of horses from SA landed in Belgium. This successful partnership between the department of agriculture, WC Veterinary Services and the South African Equine Health & Protocols is expected to attract new investment in horse breeding.

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171,770 views • 1 year ago

Good evening South Africa, after today's manufactured outrage by ActionSA, it’s time for the adults in the room to set the record straight. It is evident that ActionSA’s desperate PR stunt is a result of their inevitable electoral implosion.
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Good evening South Africa, after today's manufactured outrage by ActionSA, it’s time for the adults in the room to set the record straight. It is evident that ActionSA’s desperate PR stunt is a result of their inevitable electoral implosion.

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141,567 views • 1 year ago