Kgatleng women out number men in farming

"I think this one is interesting-that more women are actually taking up farming compared to men," she said. She however was worried that lack of rainfall and high temperatures will result in low yields. She also said that social welfare programmes were beginning to bear fruit in the district with 47 beneficiaries registered under economic empowerment and rehabilitation programmes.

"This is a good thing. Although none of the beneficiaries has exited social safety net programmes, there are some who have shown commitment to their projects," she noted. Kgatleng already has 10 horticulture (backyard gardens) and three poultry projects. She further revealed that the training of handy-persons is ongoing.