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Casidra is the acronym for 'Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in Rural Areas'.

Vision: Cultivating Sustainable and Thriving Agricultural Communities

28/10/2026

Follow this link to apply for a Project Manager: Technical position based in our Head office in Paarl https://www.casidra.co.za/career_adverts/advert-project-manager-contract-technical/

23/10/2026

10,000 followers and counting!

Thank you for being part of the Casidra community and following our journey as we support rural & economic development, and create opportunities for growth across our province.

Here's to growing together 🥳🤗

22/10/2026

CASIDRA MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC SESSION | 20–21 OCTOBER 2026

Casidra’s management team met for two (2) days of strategic discussions and reflection on the organisation’s direction and how to strengthen its impact.

The focus now is on translating these discussions into meaningful action that will advance Casidra’s mandate and deliver lasting value to the agricultural sector.

19/10/2026

Congratulations to all our staff who participated in the 2026 Nelson Mandela Marathon this past weekend! Your determination and endurance deserve to be celebrated.

XP Matshediso (42km), Esethu Gwada (42km), Banele Myolwa (21km), Sinalo Booi (42km) and Thomas Mondlane (42km).
In the famous words of Nelson Mandela: “When people are determined, they can overcome anything.”

One Casidra. One Team. One Future.

19/10/2026

A hobby that turned into a sweet business
Meet Michael Klaasen, who started Zets Honey as a simple hobby. What began as a hobby has grown into a passion, with honey harvested and sold to the Goedverwacht community in the Swartland District.
Casidra has supported Michael with beehives, honey-processing equipment, protective clothing and the tools he needs to grow his honey-producing enterprise.
From canola and citrus to fynbos honey, Zets Honey is bringing a taste of nature to local consumers.

16/10/2026

CASIDRA CONNECTS WITH YOUTH DURING CAREER EXPO IN MBEKWENI

Today, we are part of the Youth Connect Career Expo at Mbekweni Community Sports Centre, engaging with young people who are determined to shape their futures. The expo supports the YearBeyond (YeBo) programme’s goal of empowering young people, known as YeBoneers, as they transition into their next chapter. Through initiatives like these, young people are connected with opportunities in employment, further education, entrepreneurship and personal development.

The future starts now! Let’s explore opportunities, build skills and shape brighter career paths.

16/10/2026

Food security begins with the people who grow our food. This World Food Day, we recognise the farmers, agricultural workers and communities working to strengthen food security and build a more food-secure future.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.casidra.co.za/world-food-day-2026-western-cape-growing-food-security-skills-and-sustainable-livelihoods/

15/10/2026

Women play a pivotal role in agriculture, food security and rural development.
This International Day of Rural Women, Casidra celebrates their hard work and resilience in growing a stronger agricultural sector.

13/10/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

It's time to join our Winning Culture team as a Procurement Administrator.

Click on the link to apply:
https://www.casidra.co.za/career_adverts/procurement-administrator/

09/10/2026

WORLD FOOD DAY 2026: INNOVATE TODAY, NOURISH TOMORROW

The World Food Day commemoration, held on Friday, 9 October 2026, in Prince Albert, Central Karoo, under the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow”, highlighted the importance of food and nutrition security in building healthier, more resilient communities.

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, was joined by Prince Albert Executive Mayor, Linda Jaquet, Western Cape Department of Agriculture Head of Department, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, Casidra CEO, Dr Keith du Plessis, school representatives and other government and corporate leaders. The programme began with visits to poultry facilities, household and community food gardens, and other agricultural initiatives contributing to local food production and food security.

The visits also included tree-planting activities at Zwartberg High School, Prince Albert Skills School and Prince Albert Clinic.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Meyer emphasised that job creation and food security remain government priorities. He highlighted the role of agriculture in ensuring food availability and sustaining livelihoods, noting that access to food is fundamental to human dignity and well-being.

“Food security is about more than putting food on the table; it is about protecting dignity, supporting livelihoods and promoting the well-being of communities,” said Minister Meyer.
A consignment of perishable food which was collected, was handed over for distribution among non-governmental organisations (NGOs) supporting vulnerable households and communities. This initiative extended assistance to those in need and reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts to improve access to food.

Through the support of Casidra and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), approximately 104 households and five community gardens in Prince Albert, Leeu Gamka, Klaarstroom has received production inputs, water tanks and other resources to strengthen local food production and improve food security.

Minister Meyer concluded by thanking Executive Mayor Linda Jaquet for hosting the commemoration and underscoring the importance of collaboration in advancing food and nutrition security.

The commemoration reinforced the importance of translating agricultural development into tangible benefits for communities through stronger local food production, improved food security and initiatives that support sustainable livelihoods.

Address

22 Louws Avenue
Paarl
7646

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 04:30

Telephone

+27218635000

Website

https://www.casidra.co.za/

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