Mahikeng –North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi and MEC for Agriculture and Rural
Development Madoda Sambatha will lead the prestigious Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
summer graduation ceremony, where 82 graduates will be conferred with Diploma in
Agriculture in Mixed Farming.
Among the graduates, forty-five (45) are male, accounting for 55.8%, while thirty-seven (37)
are female, making up 44.2% of the cohort.
The ceremony will honour the graduates’ dedication and perseverance in advancing the
agricultural sector. Equipped with vital skills and knowledge, they are poised to make
significant contributions to food security, rural development, and economic growth in the
province.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event scheduled to take place as
follows:
Date : Friday, 28 February 2025
Venue: Potchefstroom College of Agriculture, Alex Holm Hall
Time : 09:00
Issued by
The Directorate Communication Services
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
For interviews, contact the Departmental Spokesperson: Ms. Emelda Setlhako
Cell: 060 745 4020
Email: ESetlhako@nwpg.gov.za
For inquiries, please contact:
MEC’s Media Liaison Officer: Ms Khutala Tshangela
Cell: 066 458 6915
Email: KTshangela06@gmail.com / KTshangela@nwpg.gov.za
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