Northeast District Retains Mpetsane, Mandevu
Monday, May 15, 2017
The district chairperson, Florah Mpetsane, and her deputy, Dikitso Mandevu were sworn to their previous positions unopposed on Friday. However, controversy nearly erupted after one of the BDP councillors fingered specially elected councillor, Matlhodi Modisapodi for the position of deputy council chairperson.
It was not clear who, from the councillors, nominated Modisapodi. Throughout the nomination process she sat inside the council chambers and never went outside like her colleagues, for a brief 15 minutes party caucus.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...