Octavia Avesca Spandiel
Octavia Avesca Spandiel is a multimedia journalism honours graduate from Stellenbosch University. She is based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, and her passion is to focus attention on the unsung heroes in agriculture. She has a rich background in youth work and loves connecting with people, combining her skills and interests to make a meaningful impact in her field.
Dwayne Kaschula wins EC Young Farmer of the Year
In a night filled with celebration and recognition, Dwayne Kaschula was announced the Agri Eastern Cape Young Farmer of the Year 2024 winner at the prestigious Agri EC awards dinner, held on Wednesday in Jeffrey’s Bay.
EC farms quarantined, over 26 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD
In a bid to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and address farmer concerns, Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe met with commercial and communal farmers in Kouga Municipality on Monday.
Farmers brace for potential diesel price hike in August
South African motorists are cautiously awaiting news on August fuel prices, with predictions leaning towards a slight decrease for petrol and a possible increase for diesel.
Eastern Cape farmers suffer livestock losses due to veld fires
Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe is swiftly mobilising resources to assist farmers in the Qumbu Local Municipality who have suffered significant losses due to recent veld fires.
