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5: Nhlanhla Mngadi (Smallholder Farmer of the Year), Jeremia Mathebula (New Era Commercial Farmer
of the Year), Jenette Shoba (Subsistence Farmer of the Year) and Paulus Mosia (Potential Commercial Farmer
of the Year) were joined by family members on the stage after being congratulated by the sponsors and the
Deputy Minister.
6: Jaco Minnaar (left) and Abraham Vermeulen (right) with the 2018 Grain Producer of the Year finalists,
Wilgrow from Middelburg in the Eastern Cape; Van Zyl Family Trust from Ladybrand in the Free State and
the Van As brothers from Swellendam in the Western Cape.
7: Grain SA’s CEO, Jannie de Villiers.
8: Jenette Shoba received a hearty hug from Deputy Minister Buthelezi.
9: Preline Swart, vice-chairperson of Grain SA, joined Jannie de Villiers on stage for the presentation of the
Inspiration Award to Chris Burgess.
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GRAIN SA
Awards ceremony
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November 2018
FOREVER FARMERS