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What is happening?
The Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works, Infrastructure and Human Settlements, Siphokazi Lusithi, is officially handing over newly upgraded Agricultural Offices in Ngqamakhwe.
This project, valued at R21.9 million, replaces a demolished unsafe structure with a modern office complex intended to serve several villages within the Mnquma Local Municipality.
The official handover takes place:
- Date: Friday, 23 January 2026
- Time: 09:30
- Venue: Agricultural Offices, Ngqamakhwe
Why it matters to you
This upgrade brings critical agricultural and government services closer to rural communities in Mnquma. Local farmers and residents will now have easier access to support, advice, and facilities without needing to travel long distances.
The investment supports national and provincial efforts to improve service delivery, infrastructure safety, and economic opportunity in rural Eastern Cape.
What you need to know
Here’s what the upgraded Ngqamakhwe Agricultural Offices include:
- Demolished unsafe building replaced
- New main building with:
- 60-seater boardroom
- Medical store
- Four (4) storerooms
- Two (2) open-plan offices
- Administration office
- Control room
- IT office
- Records room
- New ablution facilities
Purpose: Serve as a local hub for agricultural support, recordkeeping, meetings, and coordination across Mnquma villages.
What you should do next
If you live in Mnquma and need agricultural support or government services:
- Visit the Ngqamakhwe Agricultural Offices from late January 2026
- Contact the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works for more information
- Share this update with farmers, co-ops, and residents who may benefit
