Presentation on Umjindi was made by Mr Zondi. He reported that Umjindi Enterprise is an entity of the KZN Provincial DARD, whose focus is mainly agricultural infrastructure development - irrigation schemes, boreholes, livestock water infrastructure and handling facilities, etc. He mentioned that Umjindi is also responsible for the implementation of the Makhathini Integrated Master Development Plan that was approved in 2008/09 and implemented in 2010; and the revitalisation of the 4 570-hectare Makhathini Irrigation Scheme. He further reported that the Makhathini Integrated Master Development Plan is expected to be finalised by March 2015. He mentioned that Umjindi, which for years was on the verge of collapse, was revived in 2011 with the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Members. Mr Zondi also reported that Umjindi is constructing an abattoir near the FMD red line to ensure that infected animals do not have to travel to uninfected areas for slaughter.