Day 3 of the workshop has got off to a concrete start with a clear and detailed presentation from Tlou Ramaru from the DFFE on the implementation of the Climate Change Act, and Daniel Sher from PARI speaking on the roles and possibilities for local government in resilient food systems.
AFRA invited passionate activists to engage in a meaningful learn-in dialogue, fostering collaboration, growth, and impactful change. Let's come together to share ideas, inspire action, and shape a brighter future.
As part of an exciting Growing Food for Life Project cross-visit, farmers from Richmond visited fellow farmers in Mshwathi for a hands-on exchange of agroecology knowledge and experience.
AFRA Team Sthoko Ngcobo, Lusanda Zondo and Sweet-side organics visited 5 of our supported farm dweller producers and they have taken to agroecology all principles and methods amazingly. They are producing healthy food is a sustainable way.
AFRA Land Rights Officer, Luyanda Ncengwa, is participating in 3 days National Farm Workers Platform 2025 in Cape Town. Luyanda is with Khanyo Ndlela, a member of Qina Mbokodo,
On the 22nd of August, a Farm Dweller Indaba in uMshwathi Local Municipality was held, a first of its kind. A proposal was made through AFRA by a Community Based Organisation that is in partnership with AFRA called Qina Mbokodo.
Siya Sithole, AFRA Strategy Manager, at UKZN Howard College with 4th year law students giving a guest lecture on Land Reform, the Role of the Courts & Separation of Powers.
AFRA's Executive Director + 2 AFRA Agroecology Farmers attending the 3-day Biowatch Farmer Fair. They're showcasing local produce, engaging with the community, sharing agroecology knowledge, and selling fresh local goods.
AFRA Shines at the Maritzburg SPAR Women's Challenge.
Yaaas! 🎉 The AFRA Executive Director and Team absolutely crushed it at the Maritzburg SPAR Women's 10/5km Challenge on August 17, 2025. They all proudly finished their 5Km run, and AFRA is beaming with pride over their team's achievement.
AFRA at the Dullah Omar School of Paralegalism | Land Justice Stream
AFRA is proud to have co-facilitated a powerful session on Community Organising, Engagement and Support at the Dullah Omar School of Paralegalism, held from 10–15 August 2025 in Johannesburg.
On 06–07 August 2025, AFRA, with the support of SERITI, conducted a comprehensive training session with farmers.
This was Part 2 of the Introduction to Agroecology Training, focusing on key topics like the Principles of Agroecology, Food Sovereignty, Biodiversity, recycling, and polyculture.
On 30–31 July 2025, AFRA, with the support of SERITI, conducted a comprehensive training session with farmers, aimed at deepening farmers’ understanding of key issues shaping agriculture and food systems today. The training covered topics including the global food system, industrial agriculture.
AFRA in collaboration with Qina Mbokodo and Siyanqoba Rural Transformation Forum marked Mandela month in a meaningful way by spending 67 minutes at Letty Mkhize’s Creche located at Tala Valley Farm under Mkhambathini Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal in honor of former President Nelson Mandela.
Today AFRA is participating in a meeting convened by the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform & Rural Development in Cape Town. AFRA is delivering a presentation to alert Parliament of the devastating impact on the lives of labour tenants.
