http://www.outsidebroadcasting.co.za/ An inclusive, sustainable and radically transformed agricultural sector that builds thriving communities in balance with nature. Mission To advance sound agricultural practices that stimulates comprehensive economic growth, food security and advancement of rural communities. Government en Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:16:44 +0200 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:14:14 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.3.0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities no Daily feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1499/logo_4857_20260820_085918_1400.jpeg http://www.outsidebroadcasting.co.za/ An inclusive, sustainable and radically transformed agricultural sector that builds thriving communities in balance with nature. Outside Broadcasting Facilities episodic Outside Broadcasting Facilities zama@outsidebroadcasting.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1731198 https://iono.fm/e/1731198 The MEC said KZN is one of the leading provinces with the most hungry households. The General Household Survey shows food insecurity increased from 14.2% in 2021 to 15.5% in 2024, with severe hunger rising from 6.7% to 8.4%. uMzinyathi, Zululand, Harry Gwala and uMkhanyakude are hardest hit.
"South Africa has enough food in shops, but many families cannot afford it. We are here to bring hope and tools to fight hunger," said the MEC.
The MEC urged every household to have a food garden - maize, beans, spinach and at least one fruit tree - and announced continued support through 10 million seedlings per year, fruit trees, 15 goats and 1 buck programme, chickens, mushrooms and the One Home, One Garden programme.
"Food is not a privilege, it is a right," the MEC said
The MEC also warned farmers of El Niño in the 2026/27 summer season, which will bring low rainfall, extreme heat, poor harvests, low dam levels and veld fires. Farmers in uMzinyathi, aMajuba, Zululand, uMkhanyakude, uThukela, uMgungundlovu and Harry Gwala are most at risk and must work with extension advisors. ]]> Government Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200 0 0 MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa Interviewed by Nondu Mkhize 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 10:38 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1727978 https://iono.fm/e/1727978 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 08 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Kwamaveshe Sports Ground, Ward 22
Municipality: Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
District: Ugu District Municipality ]]> Government Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200 0 0 Hemp Planting Beneficiary MaMbotho Interviewed by Nondu Mkhize 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 5:54 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1727977 https://iono.fm/e/1727977 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 08 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Kwamaveshe Sports Ground, Ward 22
Municipality: Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
District: Ugu District Municipality ]]> Government Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200 0 0 Sifundo Ngwane Ugu District Municipality Executive Committee ward 15 Councillor for Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 6:32 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1727933 https://iono.fm/e/1727933 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 08 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Kwamaveshe Sports Ground, Ward 22
Municipality: Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
District: Ugu District Municipality ]]> Government Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200 0 0 MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa Interviewed by Nondu Mkhize 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 5:40 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1725064 https://iono.fm/e/1725064
The programme highlighted support for household and smallholder farmers, including mechanisation, improved inputs, extension services, and new irrigated sites, along with a youth-in-agriculture intake. Farmers were also given early warning information about El Niño and guidance on managing risks to rainfall, grazing, and food security.

A ceremonial planting took place, and leaders engaged with beneficiaries cultivating about 50 hectares earmarked for the programme. The launch set the tone for the season and reinforced the province’s commitment to productivity, resilience, and rural development. ]]> Government Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200 0 0 MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 6:40 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1725063 https://iono.fm/e/1725063
The programme highlighted support for household and smallholder farmers, including mechanisation, improved inputs, extension services, and new irrigated sites, along with a youth-in-agriculture intake. Farmers were also given early warning information about El Niño and guidance on managing risks to rainfall, grazing, and food security.

A ceremonial planting took place, and leaders engaged with beneficiaries cultivating about 50 hectares earmarked for the programme. The launch set the tone for the season and reinforced the province’s commitment to productivity, resilience, and rural development. ]]> Government Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200 0 0 KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 6:40 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709180 https://iono.fm/e/1709180
Discussions are centred on strengthening animal husbandry, addressing challenges faced by farmers and advancing practical solutions to enhance food security in uMtubatuba and surrounding areas. ]]> Government Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0200 0 0 Beneficiary MR Mhlongo Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:11 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709177 https://iono.fm/e/1709177
Discussions are centred on strengthening animal husbandry, addressing challenges faced by farmers and advancing practical solutions to enhance food security in uMtubatuba and surrounding areas. ]]> Government Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200 0 0 Mayor of iNkosi Mtubatuba Local Municipality Councilor Mxolisi Mthethwa Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 12:14 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709175 https://iono.fm/e/1709175 Discussions are centred on strengthening animal husbandry, addressing challenges faced by farmers and advancing practical solutions to enhance food security at uMtubatuba and surrounding areas. ]]> Government Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200 0 0 Hon. MEC Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 6:15 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709148 https://iono.fm/e/1709148 Joining the Premier are the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, and MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Martin Meyer, as the Provincial Government continues to strengthen service delivery and bring government services closer to communities. ]]> Government Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200 0 0 MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 13:17 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709151 https://iono.fm/e/1709151 Joining the Premier are the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, and MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Martin Meyer, as the Provincial Government continues to strengthen service delivery and bring government services closer to communities. ]]> Government Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200 0 0 Inkosi Dlomo Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:47 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709138 https://iono.fm/e/1709138 Joining the Premier are the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, and MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Martin Meyer, as the Provincial Government continues to strengthen service delivery and bring government services closer to communities. ]]> Government Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200 0 0 KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Hon. Thamsanqa Ntuli Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 4:26 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709212 https://iono.fm/e/1709212 Host: KZN MEC for Social Development, Honourable Mbali Shinga, in partnership with the University of Zululand
Purpose: Unpacking the Department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote, key priorities, and financial year commitments
Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
Time: 15h00
Venue: University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa Campus ]]> Government Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200 0 0 Post-Budget Stakeholder Engagement Talk Show 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 29:31 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709198 https://iono.fm/e/1709198
The MEC is beginning her programme by participating in a Community Budget Dialogue, where residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to engage directly with government and contribute towards the department's upcoming provincial budget. The dialogue forms part of the department's commitment to ensuring that communities have a meaningful voice in shaping government priorities and that the budget continues to respond to the needs and aspirations of the people.

The MEC is thereafter travelling to eMahhashini in the Nongoma Local Municipality to visit the family of a 64-year-old woman who was tragically killed, allegedly by her son. The visit is intended to offer comfort and support to the bereaved family while reaffirming government's unwavering commitment to confronting gender-based violence and all forms of violence that continue to devastate families and communities. ]]> Government Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200 0 0 Beneficiary MS Simangele Msimango from Umgijimi Wembokodo NPO Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 3:52 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs https://iono.fm/e/1709194 https://iono.fm/e/1709194
The MEC is beginning her programme by participating in a Community Budget Dialogue, where residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to engage directly with government and contribute towards the department's upcoming provincial budget. The dialogue forms part of the department's commitment to ensuring that communities have a meaningful voice in shaping government priorities and that the budget continues to respond to the needs and aspirations of the people.

The MEC is thereafter travelling to eMahhashini in the Nongoma Local Municipality to visit the family of a 64-year-old woman who was tragically killed, allegedly by her son. The visit is intended to offer comfort and support to the bereaved family while reaffirming government's unwavering commitment to confronting gender-based violence and all forms of violence that continue to devastate families and communities. ]]> Government Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200 0 0 KZN MEC for Social Development, Ms Mbali Shinga Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 10:45 KZN Department Of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs