MEC Nakedi Kekana visited Zebediela in Limpopo with mission to empower and encourage black and young farmers.
The visit came after South Africa experience the large number of Farmers(white farmers) departing country due to ‘White genocide’.
During the speech shared by MEC, she promised to be pillar of strength towards the young farmers more especially black farmers.
“We have today, spent the day in Zebediela for the INSETA STEAM programme. LDARD MEC Nakedi Kekana delivered the keynote address as we encourage young people to make education fashionable.
“MEC Limpopo Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (LDRAD), at the INSETA EventProgramme Director, Leadership of INSETA.
“Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, And most importantly, our young people, It is both a privilege and a responsibility to stand before you today.
“We are here not just to talk about skills, but to talk about legacy, what kind of economy, what kind of society, and what kind of future we are building for generations to come.
“INSETA, as the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority, has proven that focused, strategic investment in skills can transform industries.
“But we must look beyond just economic sectors as we must look at communities. We must look at potential. And in Limpopo, that potential is in agriculture.
“Ke nyaka go bolela ka taba ye e bohlokwa kudu, taba ya go hlahlama bokgoni mo baneng ba rena, kudu-godimo basadi ba bafsa, le go bona temo bjalo ka motheo wa ekonomi ya rena mo Limpopo.
“Temo ga se engwe ya ditšhene tša kgale. Temo ke bokamoso. Ke thekgo ya dijo. Ke motheo wa kgwebo.
“Ke sebaka sa kgolo, sa theknoloji, le sa boikemo. Mme go ka se atlege ntle le bana ba bafsa ba kenang ka pelo le menagano e mefsa.
“Young people, I say this with the deepest conviction: if you want a future with dignity, direction, and independence, go into agricultural production completely.
“Don’t wait for land to come to you. Learn the business, understand the soil, build your networks, and use the skills platforms like INSETA to sharpen your competitive edge.
“Re nyaka basadi ba bafsa ba ba šomišago dihohle tša bona mo temong, e le balemi, beng ba mafelo, beng ba dikgwebo, le bašomi ba theknoloji.
“Temo e hloka magareng a rena(black farmers) ga re sa kgona go e tlogela mo matšatšing a kgale.
“Limpopo has the soil, the climate, and the culture of farming excellence. But we need skilled hands and sharp minds.
“That is why(decided to come here) and we say, skills development is not an option but it is a necessity.
“Through partnerships with INSETA, with TVET colleges, with industry players and NGOs, we can ensure that the future farmer is a young, skilled, black woman, not just working the land but owning it.
“To the youth who have managed to come here today, I say: le na le maatla, le na le bokgoni—re le thekga!
“Let agriculture be the field where you grow your wealth, your confidence, and your communities.
“We as the Limpopo Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform are here to support your journey, through training, mentorship, and real opportunities.
“We are ready to walk with you(support every one of you) from classroom to farm, from skills to success.
“Ke nako ya gore re šomiše bokgoni bja rena go fetola bophelo. Ke nako ya gore re tsene mo temong ka moka.
“Ke nako ya gore re age bokamoso bjo bo tiilego mo maotong a renaKe a leboga. I thank you.”
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
