Minister denies rift with SA

His response followed a motion for the adjournment-definite matter for urgent public importance by Member of Parliament (MP) of Mogoditshane Sedirwa Kgoroba  on Tuesday who asked the Government to revise the laws relating to the importation of horticulture produce.  Kgoroba said that there is an impasse as small scale businesses particularly hawkers, are currently not allowed to import agriculture produce from South Africa.

He said that this is due to the restrictions and regulations imposed by the ministry on the importation of horticulture produce. However, Westhuizen told Parliament that there is no impasse and this have started during the outbreak of fruit fly in certain parts of South Africa.