KABOKWENI –  It was supplied along with garden tools, vegetables, seedlings, fertilisers and a pyramid garden by the Department of Agriculture.

Fifty-seven beneficiaries were involved in the creation of the food garden, and they were taught how to prepare the soil before planting seedlings.

The centre was established in 1995 with the aim of supporting and empowering persons with disabilities by providing them with skills and resources that would improve their lives. Zamokuhle’s centre manager, Simanga Sifunda, said,

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“We are extremely grateful for the Department of Agriculture’s cooperation, because the centre’s registered 57 clients were still disputing with other departments, particularly social development and water and sanitation. We hope that the garden will aid in the production of more nutritious food for our children. The main issue we have is water, because our garden is so large. We are hoping to be able to have adequate water soon.” The Department of Agriculture said it continues to empower and assist organisations such as Zamokuhle.

Zanele Shabangu, a spokesperson for the department, said, “We are concerned about food security. It is within our department’s mandate to assist centres like Zamokuhle, as this would help the market and economy to thrive.”