In December 2025, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Honourable Bernice Swarts, officially launched the National Biodiversity Assessment 2025 which is the most comprehensive picture we have of the state of South Africa’s ecosystems, species, and natural systems.

To help us unpack what this assessment means for all, Carol Poole, Project Manager of the National Biodiversity Assessment at SANBI speaks to Mmatsheko Mosito.

In December 2025, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Honourable Bernice Swarts, officially launched the National Biodiversity Assessment 2025 which is the most comprehensive picture we have of the state of South Africa&rsquo;s ecosystems, species, and natural systems.
To help us unpack what this assessment means for all,&nbsp;Carol Poole, Project Manager of the National Biodiversity Assessment at SANBI speaks to Mmatsheko Mosito.

Discussing the National Biodiversity Assessment 2025 

Planting seeds for the next generation of African agri-entrepreneurs with Agri business analyst and coach, Alfred Ukane.

Planting seeds for the next generation of African agri-entrepreneurs with Agri business analyst and coach, Alfred Ukane.

 Alfred Ukane talks agribusiness outlook for 2026

Agriculture is not just about production, it’s about people, systems, and collaboration.

In this episode of Planting the Seed, Mmatsheko Mosito sits down with Leona Archary, CEO of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), to reflect on 2025 and explore integrated plans shaping inclusive agricultural growth as we look ahead to 2026.

Agriculture is not just about production, it&rsquo;s about people, systems, and collaboration.
In this episode of Planting the Seed, Mmatsheko Mosito sits down with Leona Archary, CEO of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), to reflect on 2025 and explore integrated plans shaping inclusive agricultural growth as we look ahead to 2026.

AGDA CEO, Leona Archary talks agri development

A bold new chapter is unfolding in the Eastern Cape.

On September 5,  2025, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education & Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with local leaders and the Wholesale & Retail SETA led by CEO Tom Mkhwanazi, broke ground on an R80 million Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College.

A bold new chapter is unfolding in the Eastern Cape.
On September 5,&nbsp; 2025, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education &amp; Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with local leaders and the Wholesale &amp; Retail SETA led by CEO Tom Mkhwanazi, broke ground on an R80 million Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College.

Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with Warren Hickinbotham as we unpack the vision behind the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025, happening 18–20 September at the Sandton Convention Centre...

Mmatsheko Mosito in conversation with&nbsp;Warren Hickinbotham&nbsp;as we unpack the vision behind the&nbsp;Organic &amp; Natural Products Expo Africa 2025,&nbsp;happening 18&ndash;20 September at the Sandton Convention Centre...

Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025

Mmatsheko Mosito joined by visionary herpetologist Donald Schultz, founder of Snake Pharm, a groundbreaking anti-venom research and emergency response centre in KwaZulu-Natal. 

Snake Pharm is transforming snake-human coexistence with cutting-edge biomimicry technology, producing life-saving antivenom in just one hour.

Mmatsheko Mosito joined by visionary herpetologist Donald Schultz, founder of&nbsp;Snake Pharm, a groundbreaking anti-venom research and emergency response centre in KwaZulu-Natal.&nbsp;
Snake Pharm is transforming snake-human coexistence with cutting-edge biomimicry technology, producing life-saving antivenom in just&nbsp;one hour.

Focus on Snake Pharm

In this episode, Ghanaian farmer and advocate Enyonam Manye shares how the women at the heart of the shea butter trade are transforming tradition into a pathway for economic independence, community development, and global impact.

In this episode, Ghanaian farmer and advocate&nbsp;Enyonam Manye&nbsp;shares how the women at the heart of the shea butter trade are transforming tradition into a pathway for&nbsp;economic independence, community development, and global impact.

 Shea butter trade transforming tradition into a pathway for economic independence

As we marked World Humanitarian Day (19 August), we sat down with Pavitray Pillay, Corporate Engagement & Behaviour Change Lead at WWF South Africa, to explore the powerful link between people and planet.

Pavitray challenges us to fix the cause, not just the crisis calling for conservation that is rooted in justice, care, and community. 

In this episode, we unpack why climate justice cannot be separated from social justice, and how the solutions of tomorrow must be grounded in inclusion, equality, and local leadership.

As we marked&nbsp;World Humanitarian Day (19 August), we sat down with&nbsp;Pavitray Pillay, Corporate Engagement &amp; Behaviour Change Lead at WWF South Africa, to explore the powerful link between people and planet.
Pavitray challenges us to fix the cause, not just the crisis&nbsp;calling for conservation that is rooted in justice, care, and community.&nbsp;
In this episode, we unpack why climate justice cannot be separated from social justice, and how the solutions of tomorrow must be grounded in&nbsp;inclusion, equality, and local leadership.

World Humanitarian Day

In this inspiring edition of Planting the Seed—Mmatsheko Mosito speaks to Francis Marsh, founder of Ubuntu CDU (Community Development and Upliftment)—a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable agriculture, youth training, and food security initiatives. Based at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, Ubuntu CDU is redefining how education and environmental stewardship can uplift entire communities. Tune in as we explore how this grassroots project is helping young people grow not just food, but futures rooted in knowledge, resilience, and the spirit of Ubuntu.

In this inspiring edition of Planting the Seed&mdash;Mmatsheko Mosito speaks to Francis Marsh, founder of Ubuntu CDU (Community Development and Upliftment)&mdash;a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable agriculture, youth training, and food security initiatives. Based at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School, Ubuntu CDU is redefining how education and environmental stewardship can uplift entire communities. Tune in as we explore how this grassroots project is helping young people grow not just food, but futures rooted in knowledge, resilience, and the spirit of Ubuntu.

Sowing Seeds of Change: Francis Marsh on Ubuntu CDU & Community Empowerment

In this Mandela Day special, Mmatsheko Mosito speaks with Chiara Henry from SA Harvest about the Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants campaign, a powerful move from symbolic giving to systemic change. 

In this Mandela Day special, Mmatsheko Mosito speaks with Chiara Henry from SA Harvest&nbsp;about the&nbsp;Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants&nbsp;campaign, a powerful move from symbolic giving to systemic change.&nbsp;

SA Harvest launches: Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants campaign

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Planting the Seed

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