Agriculture · Livestock · Agro-processing

Bambanana Abattoir

A modern livestock processing facility serving communal and commercial farmers district-wide.

The Bambanana Abattoir will establish a modern livestock processing facility serving communal and commercial livestock farmers across uMkhanyakude District. The project will improve meat processing capacity, enhance food safety standards and strengthen the district's livestock value chain.

A large herd of cattle held on open grazing — Cattle on communal grazing. Bambanana is a red-meat facility serving communal and commercial cattle farmers.

Interior of a compliant red-meat abattoir with stainless fittings — A compliant red-meat processing floor of the kind proposed.

Project Status

Business case required

Estimated Investment

R18 million

Source: DDM One Plan One Budget 2026/27, adopted by Council 29 July 2026.

Opportunity Type

An operating partner is sought

Location

uMhlabuyalingana

Livestock currently travels out of the district to be slaughtered. A compliant facility close to the herd keeps that value in uMkhanyakude and shortens the journey for communal farmers.

Proposed Facilities

SlaughterhouseMeat Processing PlantPackaging FacilityCold StorageDistribution CentreVeterinary Inspection Facilities

Strategic Outcomes

Strengthen the livestock industry.
Improve food security.
Support emerging farmers.
Reduce transportation costs.
Create employment.

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