Communal woolgrowers farming with sheep in the Province of Legends are struggling with major threats such as stock and wool theft, predation and stray dogs, bio-security and climate change, which is producing severe droughts.  "Only by standing together and with government's assistance, can these challenges be faced", a spokesperson said. 

Article following the annual congress of the Eastern Cape Communal Woolgrowers' Association (ECCWGA), held on 24 August 2017 in Idutywa. 

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Lawrence Maduna, 2016/17 Chairman's report 

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