South Africa: Thoko Didiza Looks to Break New Ground On All Things Land, Agriculture and Rural Development

As the new Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza looks set to dig her heels into the newly merged ministry, with fast tracking land reform high on her agenda.

Speaking to News24 on Thursday after she was sworn in at the Presidential Guesthouse in Tshwane, Didiza said she was surprised to get a call from President Cyril Ramaphosa, but honoured to have been chosen for the portfolio.

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