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Subsistence farmers’ stimulus vouchers suspended

The department has received endless complaints from the beneficiaries "and the South African community at large", regarding various problems which could not be left unattended.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has suspended presidential employment stimulus (PES) vouchers to subsistence farmers last Thursday until further notice

The department said this was done as it was “reviewing, reengineering and redesigning” the PES system to address some challenges.

The department received endless complaints from the beneficiaries “and the South African community at large”, regarding various problems which could not be left unattended.

The department failed to provide specific details of the problems.
The iLembe District of KwaZulu-Natal is home to a number of subsistence farmers.
Beneficiaries are reminded to check cell phone messages sent out by the department from time to time to remain updated on developments.
For enquiries, contact Thabo Ramashala at 067 410 4246 or ThaboR@dalrrd.gov.za.

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