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>> Part 01<\/a> > Forewords _Minister’s Foreword<\/p>\n

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>minister’s<\/p>\n

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\/\/The role of the PPECB remains critical in {ensuring} the global competitiveness of _South African agricultural exports.<\/p>\n

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THOKOZILE DIDIZA ><\/span>
Minister \/ PPECB<\/p>\n

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the _Perishable Products Export Control Board<\/span><\/p>\n

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98%<\/span><\/p>\n

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of <grape
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90%<\/span><\/p>\n

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customer\/\/
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The year under review has been particularly difficult for the sector, given the logistical challenges in our ports. This situation has been exacerbated by floods in some parts of our country during the grape harvesting season as well as the escalation of power cuts. During the 2023 State of the Nation Address, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated Government\u2019s commitment to addressing the electricity challenges and the efficiencies in our ports. The President also highlighted the importance of female farmers and growing the agricultural economy.<\/p>\n

I am therefore pleased to note the PPECB\u2019s continued focus on the development of smallholder farmers and the certification of farmers as export-ready. It is also comforting to learn about the introduction of a dedicated programme for women in leadership and another for people with disabilities. The PPECB has also made significant strides with the implementation of their strategic projects in support of their digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n

In closing, I wish to thank the retiring PPECB Board members for their dedication and commitment over the past three years. I wish the newly appointed Board, Executive Team and all employees well for the year ahead.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”19px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”ofc-section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”24px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1em” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”14px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

\/\/quick Links<\/p>\n

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Forewords<\/h3>\n

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Departmental Reports<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Annual Financial Statements<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Strategic Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Organisational Performance Report<\/span><\/h3>\n

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