The sudden passing of land reform champion Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati came as a shock. SA has lost a great visionary leader, an activist whose vision and passion saw her contribute immensely to helping our country develop a clear agricultural and land reform strategy.

As we mourn this fearless giant, I urge all South Africans and the farming community to work towards social cohesion and nation-building. If events at Senekal and elsewhere in our country are anything to go by, the hard work and legacy of this visionary leader could disappear into thin air. ..

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