Growing a future rooted in agroecology and community-led farming
Published By Jyothi Laldas As the crop manager at Kidlinks Small Farm Incubator, Deliwe is part technician, part educator, and part community builder, working at the intersection of crop production, soil regeneration, beekeeping, and farmer mentorship. His journey into agriculture, however, began long before formal training or leadership roles. “I was born and raised in […]
Poultry co-op entrepreneur wins Diageo SA sponsored #YAFF award
Published 4 JULY 2017 Diageo South Africa and one of its brands, Johnnie Walker, has partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), to sponsor one of the Special Awards categories in the annual YAFF (Youth in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) Awards. The YAFF Award winners were announced at a gala dinner on […]
From a Graduate to an Agripreneur: Nosipho Vuthela’s Journey
Published By Bernard Manganyi About Nosipho: Meet Nosipho Vuthela, a 27-year-old from Mount Fletcher, Upper Ngxasha location, who is changing the face of farming in the Eastern Cape. Her successful farming journey, a source of hope and encouragement for young farmers, started with her training at the Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry Training Institute, where […]
The Alumni Corner with Dr Basanda Nondlazi
Vusumzi Vernon Mpokeli: A story of leadership and lasting change Epilogue: Dr Nondlazi Mr. Vusumzi Vernon Mpokeli is a distinguished member of the Fort Cox Alumni, Class of 1995 (28 years). In our esteemed alumni community, we are privileged to have senior professionals of Mr. Mpokeli’s stature and caliber. His remarkable journey embodies the transformative […]
Fort Cox Alumnus Produces Tomatoes Under Small – ScaleHydroponics
Published by By Sivuyile Delihlazo December 2022 Former Fort Cox student Malwande Tikana has turned an internship into a self-building job opportunity by continuing to work without compensation where he was placed. Tikana hails from Boqo Village, Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape and graduated with a Diploma in Crop Production in 2020. In February […]
Sifuba’s sustainable approach allows to thrive in the EC – Food for Mzansi
Published by Vateka Halile – 5th January 2024 Education has always been at the forefront of Khwezi Sifuba’s farming journey. And through acquiring knowledge, he believes any obstacle can be conquered while leaping to new heights. Deep in the rural corners of the Eastern Cape sits Mahliwane village, home to Khwezi Sifuba, a small-scale crop […]
Unemployed graduate starts own farming business – SOWETANLIVE
Publish Date: 13 July 2021 Young farmer supplies schools and local market With the numbers of unemployed graduates increasing in SA, Athizintle Nkaqa decided to start her own farming business instead of frustrating herself by looking for a job. The 25-year-old from Mketengeni location at Holy Cross, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape, who has a Diploma in […]
Ploughing her way out of poverty – SOWETANLIVE
Courtesy of BY GCIS VUK’UZENZELE – 02 November 2020 Bulelwa Makonxa runs a farming business that helps to create jobs for locals in Weenen, KwaZulu-Natal. When Bulelwa Makonxa (28) could not find a job after graduating from an agricultural college, she started her own farm to create a job for herself and members of her […]
Welcoming First Year Students 2026
The 2026 Academic Year officially kicked – off with the welcoming of 1st year students to the Institution for their orientation week from 27 – 31 January. Orientation programme is intended to introduce students to both the academic and social aspects of the institution as they transition from high school to tertiary life. It provides time […]
Sports, Arts and Recreation Awards – A Recognition of Excellence
The Institute held its Sports, Arts and Culture awards at the historic Mgolombane Hall on Thursday, 06 November 2025 The occasion served to celebrate the incredible athletic & competition achievements of Fort Cox’s student athletes. As sports teaches valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and pushing one’s limits, the awards were about recognizing victory, the spirit […]