The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARDE) in partnership with the South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO), handed over Beekeeping Equipment and engaged the HoneyBee Sector on Friday.
At the event, MEC of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa, handed over 20 Beehives to Lulu Letlape of Bongi Bees.
She said “Bongi Bees is a beneficiary of GDARDE who has been supported by the department in growing her Beekeeping business. She recently won the Best Agro-processor award of the year from the GDARDs Annual Female Entrepreneur Awards.”
About 11 other beekeepers from Tshwane also received 7 beehives each.
GDARDE said the mining development agency topped the equipment with a smoker, brush and comb.
Pictures: Bongi Bees