FMD-hit farmers demand access to Tati land
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 230 Views |
New normal: Travellers at the Jackalas No 1 border gate dip their shoes against FMD PICS: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
For farmers in Zone 6B, the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak is not just veterinary crises. It is an economic and emotional blow that continues to shape their daily reality.
With cattle movement still tightly regulated and grazing space shrinking, farmers from Jackalas 1 are now appealing for government to hurry up and allocate them a portion of the 45,000 hectares the State purchased from the Tati Company.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...