Michael Kitso Dingake – A humanist passes on
Friday, April 12, 2024 | 20 Views |
Only last year February, his nephew, Martin Dingake and his wife, Dikeledi had hosted family, friends and well-wishers at their farm outside Thamaga along the Molepolole road.
The occasion was the celebration of his 95th birthday. Dingake is well-known for his struggle credentials, especially his exploits in Apartheid South Africa, where he had joined the African National Congress (ANC) as a youth activist back in 1952. ‘Bra Mike’, as he was popularly known, was born in Bobonong, the son of peasants – his father Kitso, who died overseas fighting Hitler’s war – and mother Sekoro – who he was very fond of. His parents were strong believers in education.
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...