Mooi Rivier cattle and maise farmer crowned 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year is proud to announce that Mooi River Beefmaster cattle and maize farmer has been awarded the title of 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year will go on to represent Kwanalu and all KZN farmers at the 2024 Toyota SA/ Agri SA National Young Farmer of the Year Competition later this year Competing against top farmers from across South Africa he stands a chance to secure the coveted national title and drive home in a brand-new Toyota Hilux Single Cab we are amazed by the innovation and dedication of our province’s young farmers who forge new paths in an ever-evolving industry Their stories are shining examples of the resilience and forward-thinking that will carry KZN’s agricultural sector into a sustainable and productive future,” said Kwanalu CEO The Toyota/ Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year 2024 competition is open to farmers under the age of 40 male or female who are full members of their province’s agricultural unions Contestants are evaluated on all aspects of their farming operations English captivated judges with his meticulous farm management and maintenance and sound commitment to biosecurity practices Expanding his herd by 33% within the last five years and converting his commercial herd into a registered stud herd English significantly increased his farm’s value and has established himself as one of the province’s leading beef breeders Understanding the critical role of sustainable agriculture English places a strong emphasis on soil health He utilises chicken litter to naturally fertilise his pastures and maize lands His dedication to innovation is evident in his trials with cover crops and his annual testing of maize cultivars to optimize yields and resilience In addition to his traditional farming expertise English has harnessed the power of modern technology and his social media page to broaden his visibility at a national level he remains grounded in the importance of generational knowledge and experience “I believe it’s crucial to listen to the older generation and learn from their years of experience is a representative organization voice of the rural and agricultural sectors in the province Its viewpoints are based on submissions from its members and it is committed to a sustainable and profitable future for Agriculture within KwaZulu-Natal and the greater South Africa For more information on Kwanalu, visit www.kwanalu.co.za or call 033 342 9393 and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Teken in vir ons nuusbrief om op hoogte te bly van die nuutste in die landboubedryf Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries .bizicon + br{display:none} h2 .bizicon img{top:10px !important}How would you describe Mooirivier in your own words honest look at what it takes to conquer in love It's not a typical fairy-tale take on love that takes you on a journey of the comical and at times sad reality of the various 'faces' of love In 2012 at the kykNET Silwerskerm filmfees (where a short film of mine won best picture and director) Kaapland films approached me to pitch to write the screenplay for the concept we started building on the treatment for the film As it developed I fell completely in love with the stories and asked them to consider me as director for the project I believe that to create truly heartfelt stories that your audience can relate with and connect to you have to dig deep into your own heart and the lessons in love and relationships you've learnt Each of the stories includes an aspect of that The concept was also loosely based on Love Actually During script development I worked very closely with my producers and especially Tim Theron (also playing Paul Marais) each of whom gave an enormous amount of input and ideas on each of the stories also played a huge part in workshopping the screenplay That's why I believe the film is so special It's the heart and soul of five people and the journeys we've all had in love; everything poured into one really interesting and intricate film that's partly answered in the 'inspired' part I've experienced each of the storylines in one or other way The producers wanted a story that wasn't a cliché and predictable for that as a writer you have to be as authentic as possible The best way in which to achieve this is to draw as much possible from what you have experienced In the scriptwriting process we would get together almost every month (for a year) and talk about how we can base our character in true the test audiences walked out with a very warm feeling - as if they could fall in love again - but I believe it's because we took another angle on love We show audiences that we can all find love but it isn't necessarily the overly romantic Cinderella-Disney types we've been told from childhood It's something different in Mooirivier and I think that's why the test audiences loved it The best relationships I have in my life; with my family colleagues and my husband all developed through a long-term commitment where we continued to fight for each other no matter how big the obstacles - and there have been obstacles MacDonald's generation I sometimes feel we are so inclined to drop and leave when a small obstacle comes in the way of our relationships True friendships are built through making sacrifices and fighting through certain obstacles the only character that was written with a specific actor in mind was Paul Marais For me it's pivotal to take the project from script to screen Story is the backbone of everything and solid directing can only happen if the screenplay is at a good place I'm almost 'shotlisting' the screenplay as I write because of this process I have a very good visual idea of how the shots will cut together Tim Theron and I looked for the right tracks for months We wanted to create a commercially successful soundtrack with a great amount of integrity I'm personally in love with the soundtrack and each of the songs Three of the tracks were also written and performed by Tim Theron whilst the extremely talented Ewald Jansen van Rensburg produced the score The scoring itself took about three months - we paid an immense amount of detail in defining each character through the scoring and building each arch in the narrative through it - and the result is goose-bump beautiful The Afrikaans film industry specifically is doing extremely well There is a very strong movement away from the previous generation Afrikaans films in which slapstick humour and superficial characters drove the plot Because of the loyal support of the audience Afrikaans filmmakers have really been able to hone their craft and the films being released in 2015 - from what I've seen - are something else Great filmmaking with heartfelt acting; they are commercial stories with integrity that can compete internationally I'm very excited to see what audiences say .. That they are extremely entertained for one That they feel in love (it's released during Valentine's month so it's the perfect match) and that they truly enjoy it but also critically rating it at a high standard I'm so proud of the beautiful acting as well; I hope that they can connect with each of the characters ( It's changed somewhat from that little girl's dream: I now want to be a filmmaker who takes local South African stories internationally and play a big part in creating a healthy mix of male and female driven narratives.) 15 hour-plus workdays (I worked a normal day job for years and then in the evenings developed screenplays and film concepts) and never-ending determination Pitch for short film contest and write as much as you can Shoot what you write; it will go a long way in showing you what works from script to screen Even if you were fortunate enough to study film read every book on screenwriting; from Syd Field Blake Snyder etcetera and know the rules of screenplay structure before trying to break them For two years I did everything from being a PA to carrying C-stands with the gaffers and making coffee for the crew It teaches you respect for every department and the work that they do There are feature film projects that I'm working on and I'm currently in pre-production of a kykNET drama series For more on Mooirivier and other new films opening on 6 February, go to www.writingstudio.co.za Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or swiping left Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or the keyboard right arrow key Njabulo Mbokane won the 2019 SAB-FarmSol Young Emerging Farmer of the Year title She is one of many farmers across Mzansi supported by FarmSol As Mzansi braces itself for another possible ban on alcohol sales FarmSol reports a rise in the number of profitable farmers on their books The agricultural development organisation says their total pay-out increased from R16.5 million in 2019 to R19.5 million in 2020 This, says FarmSol managing director Aron Kole is despite the severe disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic Kole says uncertainties caused by the previous sales bans forced its up-and-coming farmers to downscale support from their planned hectares The company also had to implement salary cuts Meanwhile FarmSol beneficiaries had their own problems to deal with “Our beneficiaries experienced several challenges ranging from disruptions in logistics and transport to worries about the demand for their barley crops They were also concerned over how they would stay in touch and share information including how they would be supported by our agronomists,” Kole says ALSO READ: Crop crisis: Trouble brewing after ban on beer sales FarmSol says they could give farmers peace of mind regarding their off-take agreements by assuring them that SAB would honour their contracts “This helped our farmers to focus on the things they could actually control such as striving for the best yields possible.” the company harnessed WhatsApp and social media to maintain regular contact between agronomists and beneficiaries logistics and general information on all things related to Covid-19 were shared with farmers “I actually made a loss in the 2020 season on my 50 hectares of maize and then all the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.” things are looking much better for Magubane this year “We have been looking for funding from government to banks for many years but FarmSol was the first to give us a break “With their financial aid and support services I will be planting a total of 100 hectares and with lessons learned from the past season I am positive to achieve higher yields and better quality than in 2020.” the year in general turned out better than expected thanks to favourable climatic conditions in most regions except for the Western Cape where rainfall during harvesting caused problems with barley quality FarmSol had supported farmers in the Western Cape to plant other crops such as wheat which helped to compensate for losses if their barley did not make malting grade,” says Kole FarmSol supports new era farmers by giving them access to markets extension services and mechanisation solutions Their aim is to turn their smallholder clients into sustainable commercial producers ALSO READ: From selling fish and chips to running two farming enterprises Just one important aspect of joining the South African hospitality industry on taking up a food and beverage job, is doing your.. With 21 global awards in the first six years of its existence Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes of South African agriculture We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society Contact usOffice: +27 21 879 1824News: info@foodformzansi.co.zaAdvertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return.” – Nelson Mandela There is a huge need in our communities for warm clothing OFM will encourage our loyal listeners to be part of the BIGGEST donation drive of the year Every Friday and Saturday during Mandela Month OFM will broadcast live from participating businesses across Central South Africa to collect donations if you’re going through your cupboards and find something that could be better used by someone else All 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the winner(s) agree(s) to have the winner(s) name and likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to the promotion Winners use and accept prizes at their own risk See full competition rules here Checkers Hyper Fleurdal in Bloemfontein is our second-to-last stop for Friday Braai Days Mid-Morning Magic will be live from 09:00 to 12:00 So get your braai on for the weekend with the following braai specials*: * Promotional prices valid until 3 October 2021 at Checkers and Checkers Hyper Checkers – better and better Make your way to the Malu Pork Factory Shop this Friday for the Malu Braai Bonanza At Lunch will broadcast live from Malu Pork in Kimberley from 12:00 on the day for the final Friday Braai Day Bring your whole family and invite all your friends because there will be a Malu food court with pork dishes and loads of specials on Malu Pork products Follow their Facebook page for the latest news and recipe ideas Three new Public Order Policing units have been 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That’s according to the South African Police Service, which says it has implemented six recommendations made by the expert panel appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the response to the July 2021 unrest. The SAPS management told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police that they are in the process of implementing 11 other recommendations while they cannot implement one. Recommendations that have been implemented include the optimisation of the crime intelligence division, which has deployed two operatives at each police station on the list of Top 30 National High Contact Crime Stations. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola told the committee that 3 460 new police recruits will be deployed to public order policing units in various provinces.   Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved SAPeople.com is a division of Blue Sky Publications Ltd Reproduction without permission prohibited Home » WATCH Residents Canoe Down Flooded Roads in Potchefstroom & Sports Field Looks Like Swimming Pool Torrents of rain flooded parts of South Africa this weekend particularly in Potchefstroom in North West Province where roads were turned to rivers and a sports field more closely resembled a swimming pool Inge Klopper Mulder told SAPeople: “We had a flood here and people went canoeing in the streets.” Inge was on the scene […] Inge Klopper Mulder told SAPeople: “We had a flood here and people went canoeing in the streets.” Inge was on the scene and captured the following two incredible videos The weekend rain had led to local dams overflowing and the water level in Mooi River rose on Monday night resulting in the flooded streets on Tuesday morning Whilst for many, paddling in canoes through waist-high water was good-natured fun, there were some residents who were truly stranded in their homes with the water rushing up to their doorsteps. Fortunately emergency services were on hand, and ER24 used boats to take some residents to safety. According to Maroela Media one Grade 11 student was even ferried across the water by ER24 to her school to write an exam and North-West University’s sports ground (Fanie du Toit) looked like a swimming pool The heavy rains around the country had been predicted by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) with the government issuing safety tips in advance Several dams overflowed and sluice gates were opened. SAPeople contributor Angeline Maree captured stunning video footage at Hartbeespoort Dam on Saturday 12 November 2022 after five sluice gates were opened Eight sluice gates were also opened at the Vaal Dam — ReenvalSA (@ReenvalSA) November 14, 2022 Potchefstroom 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/AZmEjBSquX — The Star of Africa 💎 (@StueyMax) November 14, 2022 https://twitter.com/Boer_Vir_EWIG/status/1592564677498007552 Caxton Netwerk-nuus | Foto’s: Dis net water waar jy kyk in Parys en PotchefstroomKyk hier: https://t.co/nfIn9N90OS pic.twitter.com/1HLtWWAKQY — Heidelberg/Nigel Heraut (@HerautNigel) November 14, 2022 The much-anticipated ‘Lekker R11 Sale’ from FlySafair is fast approaching – but when will it kick off South Africa will welcome the G20 Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Conference 2025 at Sun City One of Cape Town’s famous beaches has earned a place on the 2025 list of the ‘World’s 50 Best Beaches.’ Here’s what you need to know… Following a month filled with public holidays here’s the next date South Africans should note on their calendars Ekurhuleni has issued pre-dismissal letters to 389 metro police officers over their involvement in an illegal March strike The May 2025 SASSA Older Person Grants may face delays this week due to targeted verification procedures currently underway by the agency