Parliament, Monday, 16 March 2026 – South Africa is currently battling a severe foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, with cases reported in all nine provinces. The outbreak has significant economic implications, threatening jobs and food security. Therefore, the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture will this week conduct oversight in the Free State, which has been identified as the epicentre of the disease.
The committee’s programme is as follows:
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Venue: Department of Education, Totiusstraat, Sasolburg
09h0 –09h30 Overview by National/Provincial Departments
09h30–12h30 Stakeholders meeting in Metsimaholo Local Municipality
14h00–17h00 Virtual meeting with MEC for Agriculture, Ms E. Rockman
17h00–18h00 Virtual meeting with National Department of Agriculture – update on FMD.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Venue: Rautenbach Saal - Kroonstad
10h00–14h00 Stakeholders meeting in Moqhaka Local Municipality
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Venue: Master Nakedi Indoor Sports Centre - Parys
10h00–14h00 Stakeholders meeting in Ngwathe Local Municipality
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES.
For media inquiries or interviews with the Chairperson, please contact the committee’s Media Officer:
Name: Sureshinee Govender (Ms)
Cell: 081 704 1109
E-mail: sugovender@parliament.gov.za
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