Macadamia brings hope
Residents of Ncera village outside of East London are benefiting from a macadamia farm project recently launched in the area.
Macadamia are edible nuts.
Indibano Projects, an initiative that aims to empower women and youth in rural Eastern Cape, is spearheading the expansion of macadamia plantations.
The expansion is being implemented at the AmaJingqi traditional locality in Willowvale, under Chief Dumalisile.
A number of communities are reaping the benefits of Indibano Projects, an organisation chaired by former Minister Lindiwe Hendricks.
As result, the department will host an investment and trade lekgotla this month.
Nineteen young people from the area have been permanently employed at the lodge while opportunities have also been created for local businesses.
The province has impressive tourist attractions like the majestic Sun City, Pilanesburg National Park, Haartebeespoort Dam and the Magaliesburg mountain range.