# Two Young Farmers Rewriting South Africa's Future

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:25:13+00:00
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Two young South African women are rewriting the future of farming—one hectare at a time. Vhengani Ndou, 32, runs Onay Farming, employing dozens and using her boilermaker skills to fix farm machinery. Petunia Molea, 36, started with a single maize patch and now grows five hectares of tomatoes, thanks to a solar system that cut her costs and a family’s initial investment. Both followed their mothers’ footsteps into agriculture, overcoming floods, funding gaps, and industry stereotypes. They’re not just feeding companies like Tiger Brands—they’re hiring seasonal workers, building communities, and proving that youth can lead the charge in rural entrepreneurship. Their message? Believe in yourself. Run your own race. Nothing’s impossible if you’re willing to sweat, adapt, and grow. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0be1ed8935d9c2a7

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