Magrieta de Lange

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns brutal attacks and reaffirms call for stronger rural safety measures

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has strongly condemned the recent surge in violent attacks targeting farmers, agri‑workers, and rural communities across the province. This follows two separate incidents in the West Coast and Overberg regions that have once again highlighted the devastating impact of rural crime on lives, […]

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Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, Condemns Attack on Farmer and Raises Alarm Over Impact of Rural Crime

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has expressed deep concern following the violent attack on farmer Mr Hugo Louw, which occurred on the R365 near the farm Waa Drift earlier this week. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident followed a confrontation between Mr. Louw and

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Western Cape Government scales up Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive

Joint Media Release by Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have stated that the roll out of doses of vaccines to combat the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in

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Provincial Traffic Services intensifies FMD and road safety enforcement

Provincial Traffic Services conducted 247 integrated operations across the Western Cape from 9–15 February 2026, combining high-visibility road safety enforcement with targeted action to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Working with the Western Cape Agriculture Department, officers checked 8 143 vehicles, including six carrying livestock. The roadblocks issued 1 186 fines and impounded

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