Farmers in the Tswapong area of Tuli Block have voiced their concerns about the persistent issues of poaching, livestock theft, and theft of horticulture produce on their farms. These grievances were brought up during a meeting with Mr. Sethabelo Modukanele, the Member of Parliament for Lerala/Maunatlala constituency, on Tuesday. The farmers highlighted the theft of solar panels as another recurring problem. Jan-Pierre Roos, the chairperson of the Tuli Block Farmers Association, expressed that these criminal activities, often perpetrated by residents of nearby villages, have been ongoing for several years. Nighttime thefts of vegetables such as potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes, as well as the killing of cattle, were reported as common occurrences. Mr. Roos revealed that they recently lost seven cattle, two elands, four impalas, and a gemsbok, painting a distressing picture of the situation. Despite reporting incidents to the police, Mr. Roos cited a lack of proper assistance due to understaffing at Martins Drift police station. He appealed to the government to increase the number of police officers at Martins Drift to provide adequate support to the affected farmers. Mr. Roos also highlighted challenges such as insufficient telecommunication infrastructure, poor road conditions, and delays in permit processing for imported seeds, affecting the horticulturalists in the Tuli Block. Acknowledging the cooperation between Tuli Block employees and employers, representatives expressed dissatisfaction with low wages. Mr. Modukanele shared government plans to build a police station in Lerala, hoping it would address security concerns. He committed to engaging with the Minister of Defence and Security, Mr. Kagiso Mmusi, urging him to visit Tuli Block farmers to assess how best to assist them. Mr. Modukanele also pledged to collaborate with other stakeholders to explore additional avenues of support and commended Tuli Block farmers for contributing to job creation in the region.