On the 16th July 2025, AFASA Limpopo met with the Office of the MEC and HOD to introduce the interim office bearers, led by Mr. Sefoloshe J, and to present AFASA’s comprehensive strategy structured around seven key pillars, including farmer support and market access; land, finance, and infrastructure; and advanced agri-services and compliance, among others. The delegation was well received, and the presentation made a positive impression, prompting the department to offer to convene a follow-up workshop to further explore and align AFASA’s strategic pillars with existing departmental programmes

23Series in the Free State is a 3 year incubation and development program empowering 500 backyard farmers, launched to combat poverty and high unemployment across QwaQwa village, such as Monontsha, Bolata, Makwane, Ha Sethunya, Makgolokweng through agricultural and poultry training, cooperative support, and sustainable farming practices. With backing from tribal chiefs, SEDFA, and the Department of Agriculture, the program has registered cooperatives and private companies, conducted 23 training sessions, and distributed essential inputs like seedlings and broilers. Ongoing activities include study groups, savings stokvels, and compliance workshops. Future plans aim to enhance financial access, launch a farmers market, expand agro-processing, and deepen community resilience through strategic partnerships and infrastructure development.