The North West African Farmers Association of South Africa (NWAFASA) has elected a new leadership team to guide the organisation over the next three years.
By Maile Matsimela, digital editor at African Farming
At NWAFASA’s annual general meeting (AGM), held in Parys during a three-day gathering at the end of May, Andrew Aphane was elected chairperson for the next three years. The other office bearers elected were Crisp Crisp as vice-chairperson, Ezekiel Senna as treasurer, Abel Naphtaly as advisor, Mosidi Morule as general secretary and Rutha Shuping as deputy secretary.
The event at Stonehenge River Lodge brought together farmers, agricultural experts, and representatives from government, educational institutions, commodity organisations and private-sector partners to discuss farmer empowerment, innovation, climate resilience, livestock and crop production, and agricultural transformation.
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Knowledge Sharing and Farmer Support
The event provided a platform for commodity groups, educational institutions, agricultural development agencies, government departments and private-sector partners to share knowledge and practical solutions aimed at improving the sustainability and profitability of farming enterprises.
According to association, the successful AGM reflected NWAFASA’s continued growth as a farmer-led organisation committed to advancing the interests of both emerging and commercial farmers in the province and beyond.
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NWAFASA Clarifies Independent Status
During the AGM, Andrew Aphane clarified NWAFASA’s organisational status, stating that it operates as an independent and standalone farmers’ organisation.
The association works with a range of agricultural organisations and stakeholders across South Africa, but it is not affiliated with or a structure of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA).
NWAFASA operates under its own constitution, leadership structures and membership base, with programmes focused on farmer development, advocacy, agricultural transformation, market access, food security and economic empowerment.
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