Livhuwani Gundule

Nominee's Province:
Limpopo

Age:
35

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Livhuwani Gundule is a young small-scale farmer from Venda who produces okra, green chillies, karela and green beans. She supplies the Tshwane and Joburg markets with her produce. Not only is Gundule a farmer, but she is also a dedicated climate ambassador who works tirelessly to protect sacred sites and natural resources in her community. As South Africa journeys towards a Just Energy Transition, Livhuwani is playing her part by pursuing and advocating for organic farming. “Organic farming is when we as farmers use production that excludes the use of pesticides and fertilisers and genetically modified organisms, where we, instead, use things like compost manure and also green manure,” explains Gundule. According to her, organic farming improves the soil and makes crops adapt to the ever-changing climate. It also yields a higher harvest and most importantly, reduces greenhouse gas emissions. “Organic products cater for higher income options for us as farmers and and serves and promotes climate friendly farming practice.”