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Gauteng farmer Eric Mauwane’s crops were completely destroyed on his Tarlton farm after the country experienced what was dubbed the coldest night in the country. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Tragedy strikes Mauwane on ‘coldest night of the year’

by Sinesipho Tom

29th July 2021

Eric Mauwane, a vegetable farmer from Gauteng, lost everything on what was described as the coldest night in Mzansi this year. A heartbroken Mauwane tells us, “Everything is gone. The ...

Gauteng has seen a steady increase in Covid-19 cases and is the epicentre of the third wave in Gauteng. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Covid-19: Gauteng farmers fear ‘ticking time bomb’

by Sinesipho Tom

24th June 2021

While the nation awaits President Cyril Ramaphosa’s next move following a dramatic spike in Covid-19 cases in Gauteng, farmers in this province insist that their production has not been affected. ...

Eric Mauwane managing director of Oneo Farms in Tarlton

WATCH: Farmer’s resilience is his weapon for success

by Noluthando Ngcakani

5th February 2020

“Don’t be in a rush for money, do it for the passion and everything else will follow.” So says vegetable farmer and managing director of Oneo farms Eric Mauwane, who joins us on this week’s Farmer’s Inside Track video ...

Young Mzansi farmer Eric Mauwane has managed to build a farming empire in Gauteng, and he's done it all by being consistent and focused.

PODCAST: Consistency is key in farming

by Staff Reporter

28th January 2020

Building a farming empire is no easy feat, but when you’re driven by passion, like Eric Mauwane is, no field will be left untilled. Mauwane successfully operates a family farming ...

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