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- Inauguration of Ntabankulu Agricultural Campus: The Ntabankulu Agricultural Campus at Ingwe TVET College was officially initiated with a Sod Turning Ceremony, marking the beginning of its construction aimed at agricultural training in the Eastern Cape.
- High-Level Political Support: The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, emphasizing the project’s national significance and commitment to educational development.
- Economic and Educational Goals of the Campus: The new campus aims to empower youth with agricultural skills, fostering innovation and sustainability in farming while contributing to local economic growth.
The Ntabankulu Agricultural Campus of Ingwe TVET College took a major step forward on 5 September 2025 with the successful Sod Turning Ceremony held at the Ntabankulu MPCC in the Eastern Cape.
The event was graced by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, whose presence underscored the national importance of the project. The new campus aims to empower youth through agricultural training while contributing to local economic growth.
The Agricultural Campus will serve as a hub for practical learning, equipping students with the skills needed to drive innovation and sustainability in the farming sector. Stakeholders hailed the initiative as a critical investment in both education and rural development, ensuring that communities benefit from new opportunities in the agricultural value chain.
