Text and Pictures: Elise-Marie Steenkamp A pioneering blended finance partnership between the UK Government, South African development financiers, industry bodies and implementing agencies is demonstrating how collaboration can unlock commercial opportunities for farmers in Mpumalanga, helping to build alternative economic…
Mariette Kotze, Hortfin’s interim manager, spoke to Smile904FM on The Honest Truth about the Hortfin project. Listen to Mariette here: Watch a short video about Hortfin here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjIi_oCi6xM Pictured above the Hortfin Board: Willem Bestbier, Rico Basson, Beverly Farmer, Sunil Kooverjee,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hortfin: A Financial Game-Changer Transforming the Deciduous Fruit Industry [Paarl, 10 February 2025] – Hortfin, the pioneering blended-finance scheme established to drive economic development in South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry, celebrated seven years of “meaningful impact” at…
An award that recognises any individual who has made an exceptional impact on the industry in any sphere, including but not limited to economics, transformation, training, governance, value chain, export/marketing, and trade relations. Winner: Gielie Bester Motivering: Michiel Bester, beter bekend…
By Elise-Marie Steenkamp The formidable duo, Buks Nel and Henk Griessel, are this year’s recipients of the coveted Hortgro 1662 Industry Award for their invaluable contribution to the South African deciduous fruit industry. The 1662 Industry Award was initiated by…
STELLENBOSCH. Joyene Isaacs, former HOD of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, became the second person last night to receive the coveted Hortgro 1662 Industry Award. Horticulturist Koos Lötter was the first recipient of the award in 2019. The 1662…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paarl, South Africa — 22 May 2026 HORTGRO Appoints Jacques du Preez as New Chief Executive Officer Industry veteran steps up as founding leader, Anton Rabe, retires after decades of distinguished service HORTGRO, the leading statutory body…
The prestigious Hortgro Awards in honour of deciduous fruit industry champions was held at STIAS, Stellenbosch last night. This is the first time that Hortgro held its award function in the new format with a focus on the Pome and…
Hortgro, the deciduous fruit industry body of South Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Unati Speirs as a new board director. She will be taking over the vacancy left by Dr Mono Mashaba who served the industry…
On the first Friday of November in 2017 a small Cape Malay choir welcomed 180 guests at the spectacular KWV Cathedral Cellar in Paarl, to celebrate 20 years of free market trade: The deregulation of the deciduous fruit industry. Celebrity…
This year Mandela Day focused on, amongst other goals, education, and literacy. In line with this initiative, Hortgro’s Book Donation Project reached a milestone by donating 2 tons of books to schools in the Langkloof area. The book donation which…
The Hortgro Chairman’s Award honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the deciduous fruit industry – either through long-term service or outstanding achievement in their fields. Winner: Lindi Benić Lindi is a worthy recipient of this award on both…