Harold Ramahala of Mohlaka Mosoma village in Bolobedu, near Modjadjiskloof, said four years ago refuse collectors burnt rubbish close to his 21-hectares vegetable farm and the fire spread to the farm and burnt an irrigation system.
Ramahala, who inherited the farm from his father, said as a result of the fire he had to lay off 15 permanent employees.
He said a year before the fire he had harvested thousands of chillies."At that time we hired 15 more temporary workers to help with the harvest. I'm worried because it appears our government wants to kill my farming business," he said.Criminals have since stolen a borehole pump at the farm."We can confirm that we are currently engaging engineers to establish facts and their commitment level in this regard.
Municipality spokesperson Lovers Maenetja said the municipality has noted Ramahala's issues and is working on proper budgeting for it.
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