Transformation
Cultivating possibilities one step at a time
Within the heart of South Africa’s rural landscapes, a quiet but powerful transformation process is taking shape. Across the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, a group of determined developing producers…
Read MoreCelebrating growth: Bursary to breakthrough
Potatoes SA celebrates the remarkable journey of Sifiso Mhlanga, a former bursary recipient who has now joined the organisation. His story is a powerful reflection of what the Potatoes SA…
Read MoreGrowing success in Eastern Cape soil
Jay Jay Farming, a youth-led agricultural partnership between Mzimasi Jalisa and Siphe Joyi, is steadily making a name for itself in the heart of Baziya, near Mthatha in the Eastern…
Read MoreFrom rural roots to academic heights
Nosipho Precious Minenhle Phungula comes from Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal. Raised in a family deeply involved in both livestock and crop production, she spent much of her…
Read MoreMazeli Farming and Projects: A story of growth, resilience, and market success
From humble beginnings to a growing force in Limpopo’s potato industry, Mazeli Farming and Projects is a shining example of how strategic support, determination, and strong market linkages can transform…
Read MorePowered by opportunity: How the Potatoes SA bursary shaped a young leader
Upon meeting Gloria Monama, you are immediately struck by her calm confidence and quiet resilience, traits she attributes to both her roots and the remarkable journey that brought her from…
Read MoreFrom classroom to industry: PIDT cultivates skilled industry professionals
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) has made significant progress in building a well-educated, skilled workforce for the potato industry. Recognising the need for research, innovation, and specialised expertise, the…
Read MorePotatoes SA Transformation Symposium 2025
Potatoes SA invites you to the 8th Transformation Symposium happening on the 28-29th October 2025 at The Ranch Resort, Polokwane, Limpopo Potatoes SA’s Transformation Strategy empowers developing Black potato producers…
Read MoreG20 MACS: What it means for transformation in the potato industry
From 26 to 28 May 2025, Limpopo had the distinct honour of hosting the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane. This marked a…
Read MorePotato harvesting by EDP projects in the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape continues to show remarkable progress in the development of its emerging black potato producers through structured support programmes, such as the Potatoes SA Enterprise Development Programme (EDP).…
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