Huletts celebrates local farmers in new documentary

The Citizen

13-06-2025

Huletts - Growing a sweet future.
Tongaat Hulett has released its new Growing A Sweet Future documentary which highlights the inspiring stories of small-scale farmers from the village of Macekane in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
The film captures the journeys of Mr Mzimela and the women of the Sizama Ukuyaphambili Co-Operative, who are using agriculture to drive change in their community.
Through heartfelt interviews and real-life moments, the documentary showcases how support from Tongaat Hulett has helped these farmers to build sustainable livelihoods and uplift those around them.
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Mr Mzimela
We first meet Mr Mzimela — an elderly man who has spent his life learning the craft of farming. With the help of his sister and the chief, he was granted a piece of land to cultivate, but as a father of seven, he quickly recognised the need to expand his sugarcane farm and ensure a sustainable future for his family.
With support from Tongaat Huletts, Mr Mzimela was able to purchase a tractor and diversify his crops. As a result, he has provided for his own family and has created employment opportunities for others in his community. His story, filled with perseverance, resilience, and hope, is a testament to the power of support and opportunity.
The women of Sizama Ukuyaphambili Co-Operative
The women of the Sizama Ukuyaphambili Co-operative are demonstrating the power of agriculture when combined with passion and community support. This dynamic group of women has been working tirelessly to turn their shared vision into reality: to create a thriving garden that feeds their community, provides jobs and empowers the next generation.
Through Tongaat Huletts' support, the co-op received new equipment like fencing and water systems, allowing their gardens to flourish. The women's goal is simple but powerful: to grow, expand, and one day see their produce on the shelves of retail stores with the support they've received. This dream is now within reach.
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