9 September, 2025General, NewsWestern Cape Celebrates Women in Agriculture at 2025 Entrepreneur AwardsOn Thursday, 28 August 2025, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture hosted the prestigious Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 at the Percheron Hall, Elsenburg, in celebration of Women’s Month and the… Read More
5 September, 2025NewslettersChief Executive Officer’s OverviewDespite economic pressures, Casidra closed the 2024/25 financial year with resilience and impact. In partnership with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, we implemented more than 7 400 food security projects exceeding targets and reinforcing our commitment to combating hunger, supporting vulnerable communities, and strengthening rural livelihoods. Read More
1 August, 2025General, NewsExports are the cornerstone of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy.The Western Cape Government today reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led economic growth at the West Coast Export Seminar held in Lutzville, Matzikama. The event, hosted by the provincial Department… Read More
25 June, 2025GeneralStrengthening Partnerships for Impact with the National Employment FundToday, Casidra’s management met with representatives from the National Employment Fund to explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships and fostering collaboration. The engagement focused on aligning efforts to elevate beneficiaries of… Read More
18 June, 2025Collaborate & Form Partnerships, General, Let’s ConnectFrom Vision to Reality!Look at how far our beneficiaries have come! Wild Plum Growers have officially launched their very own retail store at Table Bay Mall, Sunningdale (Shop G082B)— a proud milestone for… Read More
18 June, 2025GeneralWestern Cape Welcomes Global Hospitality Leaders at Africa Future Hospitality Summit 2025Cape Town, Africa’s premier destination for tourism and investment, proudly hosts the Africa Future Hospitality Summit 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), which runs until 19 June… Read More
11 June, 2025Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, Food Security, GeneralOpens Africa Food Show 2025Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Opens Africa Food Show 2025 with Vision for Growth and Food Security Yesterday, 10 June 2025, the Western Cape Minister of… Read More
5 June, 2025GeneralWestern Cape Farmers Urged To Remain Alert Following Foot-and-mouth Disease Outbreaks In Kwazulu-natal, Mpumalanga And GautengLivestock farmers in the Western Cape are being urged to remain alert and exercise caution following new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) reported in Newcastle and Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, Read More
5 June, 2025GeneralStrengthening Interprovincial Collaboration For Agricultural And Economic DevelopmentToday, Casidra’s Management Team had the privilege of hosting a delegation from the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) and the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) for a… Read More
30 May, 2025GeneralWestern Cape Celebrates World Milk Day 2025On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at the dairy research facility at Elsenburg… Read More
