Multimillion-rand farming project gathers dust

A R10m poverty alleviation agricultural project launched by Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle has fallen into ruin after his office stopped supporting the project, a traditional leader has claimed.

This tractor was meant to be used in the agricultural project at Maqanyeni village in Libode.
This tractor was meant to be used in the agricultural project at Maqanyeni village in Libode. (Supplied)

A R10m poverty alleviation agricultural project launched by Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle has fallen into ruin after his office stopped supporting the project, a traditional leader has claimed.

For the past four months equipment worth millions have lain unused.