From The Chief Executive Officer’s Desk

The achievements of Casidra over the past year serve as a powerful reminder of what is possible when purpose, partnership, and commitment come together. Our progress has never been the work of a single organisation, but rather the result of the collective efforts of our clients, service providers, beneficiaries, and the communities we are proud to serve.

Guided by the leadership and strategic oversight of our Board of Directors, we are honoured to have once again achieved an unqualified audit. This achievement affirms our continued dedication to integrity, accountability, excellence, and strong governance.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all our partners, and in particular to our Executive Authority, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, as well as the Head of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, for their continued support and collaboration. Their confidence in Casidra enables us to support the delivery of key agricultural and rural development initiatives across the Province.

I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to the exceptional Casidra team. Their professionalism, resilience, and unwavering commitment to service delivery, across community and household food security programmes, farmer support initiatives, disaster relief efforts, and environmental sustainability interventions, continue to bring hope and tangible change to communities. Their work exemplifies the very best of public service and reflects our shared commitment to improving lives.

During the past year, our teams have further strengthened their focus on environmental sustainability. Through our partnership with CapeNature and other stakeholders, we have supported the implementation of projects aimed at protecting and restoring the Western Cape’s natural resources. We sincerely appreciate CapeNature’s trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to safeguarding the environment while supporting communities where conservation and livelihoods intersect.

For more than two decades, Casidra has consistently delivered more with less, providing value-for-money project management support while maintaining fees well below typical market-related rates. This approach ensures that the greatest possible benefit flows directly to communities and beneficiaries.

Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. We look forward to building on this year’s momentum as we work together to create meaningful and lasting impact in the year ahead.

Happy New Year 2026 to all our stakeholders.

Dr Keith du Plessis
Chief Executive Officer