South Africa: Locust Outbreak Reported in Various Provinces

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has announced that the country is currently experiencing outbreaks of locusts in the Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape.

"Control measures are currently being implemented to curb the spread of the locusts. The current strong winds are aiding the fight and spread of the locusts," Didiza said in a statement on Wednesday.

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