Today, I led GDARD and SAPS in conducting a joint livestock auction roadblock at Tarlton/Sterkfontein as part of Gauteng’s FMD Rapid Response Strategy. The operation focused on raising awareness about Foot and Mouth Disease, strengthening livestock movement compliance, and promoting animal traceability to protect our agricultural sector. #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether #FMDResponse

🐝 Celebrating World Bee Day 2026: 🌻GDARD —with DoA and ARC)—hosted a webinar dedicated to our planet's most important pollinators. The event brought together industry experts, beekeepers, and agro-processors to explore sustainable practices and market opportunities #GDARD

GAUTENG GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS (2026–2028) The Gauteng Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development (GDARD) is hiring unemployed graduates! Stipend: R8 174.75/month Duration: 24 months Deadline: 29 May 2026 Details: moebayelsa.com/gauteng-depar… #JobSeekersSA #InternshipsSA #GautengJobs

The clock is ticking for Gauteng’s agro-processing trail-blazers! 🍎 The GDARD and NEF hosted the 2nd Agro-Processing Blended Financing Roadshow in Diepkloof today. With up to R10 million available per project. Where: Apply online at nefcorp.co.za. Deadline: 22 May

If you are an agri-entrepreneur looking to scale your operations, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about funding solutions. Mr. Anthony Moloto at 083 408 5493 or email Anthony.Moloto@gauteng.gov.za. #GrowingGautengTogether #AgroProcessing #AgricultureSouthAfrica #GDARD #NEF

Calling all prospective agri-processors! The City is hosting GDARD & the National Empowerment Fund for the Agro-processing Blended Fund Roadshow. Join us for a guideline presentation on how to access new funding for your business. 📅 15 May 2026 🕙 10:00 - 15:00 📍 Marthinus Smuts Dr, Diepkloof 📧 RSVP: WinileM@joburg.org.za #JoburgEconomy ^MM

Ready to scale your Agro-Processing business? 🍎🥫 ​The Roadshow is coming to Tshwane! Discover how blended financing can support your growth. Join GDARD and NEF for an informative session .​#AgriBusiness #Tshwane #GautengAgriculture #Funding #AgroProcessing

All of it is illegal, even all the townhouse developments. All those developers bribed officials at the GDARD for authorisation. There's another approved petrol station next to the church, also as a result of alleged bribes paid to Loyiso at GDARD.

Effective 1 May 2026, Ms. Andiswa Jass takes the helm as the Head of Department for Agriculture and Rural Development. Join us in wishing her success as she assumes her new responsibilities! #GDARD #GautengNews #Leadership #ServiceDelivery #GrowingGautengTogether

‘How I navigated the GDARD-NEF Blended Finance Programme’ – Quinty Rabophala africanfarming.com/2026/05/0…

GDARD responds to agro-processors’ rejected funding applications 👉🏾africanfarming.com/tiny/6xgm

Meet the Team: Office of the MEC 🏛️ Led by MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, this team works tirelessly behind the scenes to drive radical transformation, foster strategic partnerships, and ensure that our mission to build sustainable communities in Gauteng remains on track. #GDARD

GDARD Executive Management convened to review the department’s Q4 performance, reflecting on progress made and key areas for improvement as we begin the 2026/27 financial year.

This morning, I had the opportunity to lead a strategic session with the GDARD Executive Management Team, focused on assessing the department’s Q4 performance. A key part of the discussion was a thorough review of our Annual Performance Plans, ensuring that our commitments translate into measurable impact. I am encouraged by the progress made in meeting critical delivery agreements, particularly in supporting SMEs, advancing the commercialisation of farms, and strengthening agro-processing. These gains signal meaningful steps toward building a more inclusive and productive agricultural economy in Gauteng. #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARDATWORK

Join us today: Info: Mr. Anthony Moloto: 083 408 5493 | Anthony.Moloto@gauteng.gov.za #Gdardatwork #GDARD #AgroProcessing #GautengAgriculture #BlendedFinance #SouthAfricanFarming #AgriBusiness

Empowering Gauteng’s Agro-processors 🇿🇦 GDARD, in partnership with the NEF, is inviting proposals for the Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme. 🔗 arcg.is/15eiGe1 #GDARD #NEF #AgroProcessing #GautengAgriculture #BlendedFinance #EconomicEmpowerment #GDARDatWork

The second part of my day included a productive meeting with Potato SA, one of the leaders in the agricultural sector. Our discussion focused on exploring practical ways to support small-scale farmers and ensure their increased contribution to the economy. A key part of the conversation centered on driving meaningful transformation and shifting the economic needle to create more inclusive growth. As EcoDev and GDARD, we remain committed to engaging with the private sector to strengthen their role in the economy and to work collaboratively toward sustainable development. #GrowingGautengTogether #NewLeadersAtWork #GDARDatWork #EcoDevAtWork

From a small shop in Braamfontein to shaping Gauteng’s economic future a true full circle moment. MEC @VuyiswaRamokgop joined Mondli Makhanya on @Powerfm987 for an in-studio conversation reflecting on her journey, her time at GDARD, and the road ahead.

This morning I am engaging with the leadership of @GrainSA and @gsafarmerdev on how we shift the needle in grain farming. Our focus as GDARD is on unlocking large-scale commercialisation for smallholder farmers, while driving meaningful transformation and inclusion across the agricultural value chain. This is about building a sector that is both globally competitive and locally empowering. #NewLeadersAtWork #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARDATWORK