POLOKWANE – Following many profiles and articles done by the Polokwane Observer on Edward Kgarose since 2017, he has always been pushing, succeeding, and is currently named a winner at the South African Agricultural Awards 2026.

Kgarose is known in Limpopo as an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Kgarose Kgaros, a food manufacturing business known for pioneering sweet potato-based yoghurt and dairy alternatives (such as Pota Yoga).

The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on October 16, celebrating excellence and outstanding contributions within South Africa’s agricultural sector.

Recognising impact in agriculture

Kgarose was announced as a winner at the event, which was sponsored by AgriSETA. The South African Agricultural Awards recognise individuals who have made a meaningful impact in agriculture, through hard work, dedication and commitment to growing the industry.

Kgarose’s win places him among the country’s leading agricultural achievers for 2026, and highlights the important role played by farmers and agricultural workers in driving food security, rural development and economic growth.

Expressing his gratitude for the honour, Kgarose said he was thankful for the recognition and for the support he has received along his journey.

“I am truly grateful for this award. I am thankful to everyone who has supported me, and to the Polokwane Observer, which profiled me and my business in 2017 and has continued to follow my journey up to today. This recognition means a lot to me.”

His achievement has been celebrated as a proud moment for his community and for the agricultural sector at large.

The South African Agricultural Awards organisers congratulated Kgarose on this well-deserved recognition.