Department of Agriculture and Animal Health
Mothong African Heritage Project Site in Mamelodi
The Mothong African Heritage Project, funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, is carried out in collaboration with various institutions. The project aims to cultivate plant species with medicinal and cosmeceutical potential, develop a sustainable value chain, and establish an on-site processing plant. Read more
Dr Sandiswa Figlan: an nGAp Success story
We are proud to spotlight Dr Sandiswa Figlan, a senior lecturer in the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, whose groundbreaking research and leadership in securing competitive funding have significantly advanced the department’s academic profile. Read more
CAES Hosted African Visiting Scholar Lecture
The African Visiting Scholar Lecture at the University of South Africa serves to advance African perspectives on worldwide health problems and international trade difficulties. Read more
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the Bloem Show
Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and is hosted every year between April and May. The Bloem Show takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, entertainment and trade activities in one event and this year was celebrating 140 years Read more
Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the 2023 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg’s Royal Agricultural Show is the continent’s largest mixed exhibition incorporating a fully-fledged agricultural component – this annual ten-day event is well-known for including showings of livestock and agricultural equipment, but also for a wide range of other displays and activities, encompassing lifestyle exhibitions, music concerts and even a funfair. Read more
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health is attending the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show
The NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show takes place in middle May and lasts four days. Visitors can take their time to view all sectors of the show from livestock to computers. Read more
Doing a little bit to save a life before a bite
A dedicated team of Unisans from the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health and staff members from the Animal Anti-Cruelty League spent time with the community in Jackson’s Drift discussing Rabies and the importance of vaccinating and taking care of pets. Read more