The webinar is aimed at Brahman breeders, commercial beef producers, and those considering introducing Brahman genetics into their herds. It will provide practical insights into genetics, performance, management, market opportunities, and what producers should look for when selecting Brahman cattle.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Ting Braithwaite | Damview Brahmans 
Ting is a fifth-generation farmer from Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal. He manages the Damview Brahmans herd, which his father, Tony, established in 1984. An official Brahman judge, Ting brings decades of practical experience in cattle breeding and judging, as well as feedlot, abattoir, and butchery operations. He has also served on several livestock industry committees and organisations.
Sietze Smit | Breed Director
Sietze has served as breed director of the Brahman Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa since 2012. With extensive experience in the seedstock industry and a background in Brahman stud and commercial cattle farming, he brings both technical and industry expertise to the discussion. Sietze holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Pretoria.
MODERATOR
Octavia Avesca Spandiel | Farmer’s Weekly 
Based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Octavia holds an honours degree in journalism from Stellenbosch University and has built a reputation for producing credible, engaging, and impactful stories, with a particular focus on agriculture, rural development, and the people driving South Africa’s food and agriculture sectors.
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
DATE 11 August 2026
TIME: 10:00
PLATFORM: ZOOM
Have a question about Brahman cattle? Bring it to the conversation! You’ll have the opportunity to put your questions to our speakers during the webinar.
