The harvesting of a culturally significant plant used to make traditional Zulu crafts will begin next week in KwaZulu-Natal.
The harvesting season for incema, also known as common rush, has been officially scheduled for areas within the wetlands park. This plant plays an important role in the lives of many community members in the far north of the province, particularly women, who use it to craft items such as traditional sleeping mats often needed for funerals and weddings. Additionally, some traditional healers value the plant for its medicinal properties.
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The decision to open the harvest season was made after meetings with local harvesting committees, who evaluated the availability of the natural resource. Following thorough discussions and field inspections, it was agreed that harvesting would take place from May 5 to May 20.