Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has launched a transformative, multi-decade strategy to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa, targeting a return to a "disease-free" status by 2036. However, as of January 2026, the country is grappling with what experts call a national disaster, with the disease reaching a "catastrophic" state across seven provinces. Thabiso Tema spoke to Johann Kotze AgriSA CEO. 

<p>Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has launched a transformative, multi-decade strategy to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa, targeting a return to a "disease-free" status by 2036. However, as of January 2026, the country is grappling with what experts call a national disaster, with the disease reaching a "catastrophic" state across seven provinces. Thabiso Tema spoke to Johann Kotze AgriSA CEO.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>