Community-owned agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal
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KWACELEFARMING · COMMUNITY · FUTURE

ROOTED IN THE LAND. BUILT FOR OUR PEOPLE.

Cultivating
progress.
Growing
community.

From land restitution to a thriving agricultural enterprise — we grow more than crops. We grow skills, opportunities and a future our community can share.

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KWACELE–NHLANGWINI · KWAZULU-NATAL
Original illustrated landscape of fields and rolling hills in KwaZulu-Natal
Grounded in purposeCommunity-owned. Future-focused.
LAND · PEOPLE · PURPOSE ↗

— WHO WE ARE

A community’s land.
A shared future.

The KwaCele–Nhlangwini story began with a 1998 land restitution claim by 526 members of the local community for 12 farms in KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful restitution process established a community-owned agricultural business that today manages sugarcane, bananas and macadamias while supporting long-term opportunities for beneficiaries.

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Read the land-restoration timeline ↗

1998The year our land restitution
journey began

AT A GLANCE — OUR FARMING FOOTPRINT

2,414 haLand under sugarcane
40.4 haBanana orchards
24.3 haMacadamia orchards*
Published operating figures from KwaCele Farming. See the annual report for reporting context.

— WHAT WE DO

Growing with purpose.

A diverse farming operation combining experience, innovation and respect for the land.

01 / MAIN CROP

Sugarcane

Our core crop supports agricultural production, local employment and a long-standing relationship with the regional sugar industry.

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02 / ORCHARDS

Bananas

Banana production broadens our farming portfolio and supplies local markets and businesses in the surrounding area.

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03 / GROWING

Macadamias

Investment in macadamia orchards helps diversify production and build new opportunities for the future.

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04 / PEOPLE

Community development

Homebuilding, job creation, family support, education and wellbeing initiatives reflect our community focus.

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— BEYOND THE HARVEST

When the community thrives, we all grow.

Our purpose reaches beyond the fields. We believe in local skills, meaningful work, education and initiatives that strengthen families and create shared progress.

Our community work ↗
01

Local opportunityCreating pathways to work and skills.

02

Education & supportBacking initiatives that help young people.

03

Shared ownershipBuilding long-term value for beneficiaries.

— OUR MISSION

Farming with a shared purpose.

Our farming goals are at the heart of the community.

KwaCele-Nhlangwini aims to enhance productivity, sustainability and profitability through dependable, high-quality farm products and responsible business management. A central objective is to create lasting value for the Trust and its beneficiaries.

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— HOW WE WORK

Good farming is
long-term thinking.

We aim to protect the productivity of the land while improving the resilience of our farming operations and the opportunities they create.

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Responsible land management

Practical decisions that support productive crops and the future of the farm.

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Diversification & innovation

Exploring complementary crops and better ways to work in a changing agricultural environment.

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People at the centre

Recognising that farming success is connected to the people and communities behind it.

— THE PEOPLE BEHIND KWACELE

Meet our leaders.

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Portrait of Mrs KN Ngema, from the original KwaCele Farming website
Mrs KN NgemaChief Executive Officer
Portrait of Sabelo Nyaba, from the original KwaCele Farming website
Sabelo NyabaGeneral Manager
Portrait of Mduduzi Khanyile, from the original KwaCele Farming website
Mduduzi KhanyileHuman Resource Officer
Portrait of Lata Moodley, from the original KwaCele Farming website
Lata MoodleyFinancial Officer
Portrait of Siyanda Zulu, from the original KwaCele Farming website
Siyanda ZuluFarm Manager

— FROM THE FARM

Stories of progress.

COMMUNITY · 2026

KwaCele Wellness Day

A day focused on wellbeing, connection and supporting a healthier community.

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FARMING · 2025

The power of crop diversification

How complementary crops can help keep land productive and support soil health.

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PDF
PUBLICATION

Annual report 2024–25

Read about operations, crop development and progress across the farming enterprise.

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EDUCATION · JUL 2025

Books on Wheels

A mobile library helps learners access reading materials at Hulett Combine School.

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COMMUNITY · JUL 2025

Happy Feet — school shoes

Support for 40 learners at four rural schools.

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FARMING · JAN 2025

Bird’s-eye chilli project

A fifth original news announcement, with the recovered title and publication date.

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All news and stories ↗

— HELPFUL ANSWERS

Questions about KwaCele.

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How large is the farm?

Published company information describes a farming estate covering over 7,000 hectares, with approximately 2,414 hectares under sugarcane, 40 hectares of bananas and about 30 hectares of macadamias. Crop areas vary by reporting period.

What is KwaCele’s largest crop?

Sugarcane is the main crop. Published production figures describe more than 60,000 tons per year.

When did the community take control?

The Trust assumed full control of farming operations in March 2014 after a period of support and mentorship from Crookes Brothers.

Can we visit the farm?

The site is a working farm, so visits require prior arrangement. Occasional tours and farmers’ days are announced when available.

— START A CONVERSATION

Let’s grow together.

For enquiries about farming, partnerships or community initiatives, contact the KwaCele Farming team.

Contact details

Location
Langespruit Estate, R74 Maphumulo Road
Kearsney, Stanger, 4453

Email
hello@kwacele.co.za

Telephone
032 437 8091
082 786 3310 (mobile)

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