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MEDIA STATEMENT | THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, MR. JOHN STEENHUISEN (MP)

National Agricultural Marketing CouncilRef: https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20-03-2026-MEDIA-STATEMENT-NAMC-WELCOMES-NEW-BOARD-MEMBERS-FINAL.pdf

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This document is a media statement issued by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) to all media. It announces that the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. John Steenhuisen (MP), appointed new NAMC board members effective 10 March 2026, with the appointments serving a four-year term. The statement lists the ten appointed council members and quotes both the Minister and NAMC’s CEO, Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni, on governance, transformation, improved market access, and support for South Africa’s agricultural sector and food security.

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NAMC board, The statement lists the ten appointed council

Key Takeaways

Document type: media statement
Issued by: National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
To: all media
For immediate release
Date: 20 March 2026
Minister: Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. John Steenhuisen (MP)
Effective date of appointments: 10 March 2026
Term length: four years
Board/council members appointed (10 named)
Mandate referenced: strategic advice to the Minister on agricultural marketing; promote equitable market access; support transformation and development; strengthen agricultural economy; foster inclusivity; contribute to national food security
CEO quote: Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni (NAMC)
Media enquiries: Daniel Rambau (email DRambau@namc.co.za; cell 073 674 3780)
Media interview requests email: media@namc.co.za
National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
Honourable Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (MP)
Prof. Andre Jooste
Dr. Sharon Thembi Xaba
Dr. Kathleen Mary Hurly
Dr. Bonile Simon Jack-Pama
Dr. Muhammad Kadwa
Ms. Hlaleleni Jenetha Mahlangu
Ms. Ramatsimela Jacqueline Maisela
Mr. Happy Tlhame Mohane
Prof. Khathutshelo Nephawe
Ms. Unati Speirs
Dr. Simphiwe Ngqangweni
Daniel Rambau