DA says Gauteng Agriculture Department spent R20.6m on events while farmers struggle [SOUND]

# The DA says the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development wasted more than 20.6-million-rand on 211 events between 2022 and 2026, while farmers continue to struggle for support. The DA’s Bronwynn Engelbrecht says the spending was revealed in a response to questions in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. She says the department should prioritise agricultural infrastructure, veterinary services, production inputs, and market access instead of costly events: