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FMD outbreak cripples butcheries

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 60 Views |

Farmers and relevant stakeholders graced the kgotla meeting and were addressed by Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe. PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA.

JACKALAS 1: The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Jackalas No. 1 has dealt a severe blow to local businesses, with farmers and entrepreneurs struggling to stay afloat after shutting down their operations.

The FMD outbreak, which has been ongoing since February 2 in Jackalas No.1, North East District, has prompted the government to impose restrictions on animal movement and launch vaccination efforts.

During the recent kgotla meeting addressed by then-acting president Ndaba Gaolathe, a business owner and farmer, Tomas Shabalala indicated that he has been forced to close his butchery due to the outbreak, leaving him and his employees without income.

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FMD outbreak cripples butcheries

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