AGRICULTURE NEWS - Dr Mogale Sebopetsa assumed the position of new head of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture on 1 April. He takes over from Joyene Isaacs.
According to Dr Ivan Meyer, MEC for Agriculture in the Western Cape, Sebopetsa had extensive public sector management skills, and as an agricultural scientist, would bring relevant knowledge to the department. He had also established good working relationships with agricultural stakeholders.
Sebopetsa held the post of chief director for farmer support and development at the department.
He started working at the department in 2006 and had been employed in the agriculture sector for more than 20 years.
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