Farmers in the Eastern Cape are facing challenges due to extreme weather conditions.

2025-07-14 00:00

In South Africa's Eastern Cape, small-scale fresh produce farmers are facing increasingly severe climate-related challenges, with both prolonged drought and intermittent flooding disrupting production. While areas like Mthatha have experienced floods, nearby regions such as Buffalo City are also affected.

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