Our History
Where it all began for Kwacele Farming.
“There is no better display of faith than a farmer planting seeds in a field.”
1998
Inception
In 1998, 526 claimants from the KwaCele Nhlangwini community in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, submitted a land restoration claim for 12 white-owned farms under the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994).
2009
The birth of a legacy.
The claim was successful, and the first portion of land was transferred. To ensure the land remains beneficial to the beneficiaries, two entities were created to manage the business side of operations: KwaCele Farming and DGK Trio Holdings (Pty) Ltd
2009
The appointment of the First Board of Trustees
The first Board of Trustees for the KwaCele Nhlangwini Communal Property Trust (KNCPT) was elected in 2009. The board promotes transparency, strong governance, and sustainable growth by managing resources, securing funding, and supporting community initiatives.
2009
Second Board of trustees – 2014
Sitting: Inkosi BM. Cele, Mrs TC. Gumede, Mrs KN. Ngema, Mr BW. Khuzwayo. Standing: Ms AN. Gumede, Mr TB. Nzuza, Mr K. Dube, Mr S. Mhlongo, Mr SD. Mdluli, Mr PJ. Gumede, Mr MJ. Biyela, Mr J. Mngoma
2014
Student Bursary program
The KwaCele Nhlangwini Communal Property Trust proudly supports youth through its bursary scheme and celebrates Sabelo Nyaba, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture graduate and our Estate Manager today.
2019
The appointment Third Board of Trustees – 2019
Inkosi BM Cele, Mr BC Cele (Chairperson), Mr PP Cele (Deputy-Chairperson), Mrs TC Gumede (Secretary), Mr SPP Cele (Treasurer), Ms N Maphumulo (Additional Member), Ms AN Gumede (Additional Member), Mr TB Nzuza (Trustee Founder).