The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mr. Mandla Ndlovu will address a strategic meeting of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) which is convened to discuss critical agricultural issues in the province.
The sugar industry operates in Mpumalanga and in KwaZulu-Natal provinces, creating 65 000 direct and 250 000 indirect jobs. Mpumalanga province has at least two sugar mills in Malelane and Komatipoort, in the Nkomazi Local Municipality which provides services to a significant number of small-scale sugar cane growers. The sugar mills also play a critical role in the province’s economy through its processing of raw sugarcane into sugar and by-products.
The Premier’s meeting with SASA will reflect on small scale growers and their contribution in the economy, whilst reflecting on strategies aimed at creating more job creation in the province.
The Premier’s meeting is scheduled as follows;
Date: Tuesday, 04 November 2025
Time: 14h00
Venue: Malelane Golf Club – Training Centre
Members of the media wishing to attend are invited to send confirmations to Ms. Phumla Mokoena on 060 998 8781 or mokoenapi@mpg.gov.za.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
Enquiries: Mr George Mthethwa (Provincial Government Spokesperson) on (013) 766 2242/ 083 302 2774 Email:GPMthethwa@mpg.gov.za.