Petrusfontein residents seek state garden funds

A rural farming project could slash grocery bills for families stuck 30 kilometres from the nearest store.

Petrusfontein residents pitch garden plan

• Locals want government cash to launch a vegetable operation.
• The proposed setup would produce tomatoes, spinach, and cabbage.
• Swartbooi confirmed that her neighbours previously harvested maize without issues.

Hendrete Swartbooi breaks down shop access

• Her community relies on two vehicles based in Fransfontein.
• Residents carpool to Khorixas monthly, spending N$250 each trip.
• Swartbooi noted families borrow food from neighbours between runs.