North West Premier, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi accompanied by MEC for Agriculture and Rural
Development, Madoda Sambatha will lead the launch of a large scale dry white beans farming
project which covers three thousand hectares of land.
The primary objective of the project is to empower rural communities through agriculturebased skills development to fight the scourge of poverty and create sustainable employment job opportunities for locals.
Close to two thousand learners are expected to undergo training with Bright Ideas which has
secured an offtake agreement with Harvest Hub Africa under government’s Labour Activation Plan Initiative.
The project which is being implemented in collaboration with Ba Ga Maidi Agricultural Initiative
under the stewardship of Ba Ga Maidi Development Agency is aimed at revitalizing Taung’s agricultural economy through high-value farming.
Members of the media are invited to the launch that will be held as follows:
Date: Friday, 13 June 2025
Time: 9:00
Venue: Manthe Community Hall, Manthe village in Taung
ENDS
Issued by North West Office of the Premier
For enquiries, contact
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510 / 082 450 7842
E-mail: SITatai@nwpg.gov.za
Or
Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: BSetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
