Royal Agricultural Society of Natal

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About the R.A.S

Mission Statement
The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal is an organisation ‘not for gain’ committed to serving the interests of;
Agriculture, Commerce and Industry in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal in particular and South Africa as a whole.

Accordingly we aspire to facilitate interaction, education and trade through the medium of exhibitions and shows.In furthering this objective and fully appreciating that financial viability and the optimal utilisation of resources cannot be compromised, we are ever mindful of:

• our partnership with the city and region of Pietermaritzburg-Msunduzi and the province of KwaZulu-Natal;
• our social responsibility to the wider community; and
• our heritage and traditions.

In fulfilling this mission we subscribe to the principles of ‘fair play’, transparency and openness in all our dealings.


Jacob Zuma President of the Republic of South Africa and Patron of the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal	H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT President of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth

Royal Agricultural Society of Natal Executive Committee 2008 – 2009

From left to right standing: Bobby Hex, Steve Colenbrander, Andrew Line, Henrietta Whelan, Ron Glaister, Di Fitzsimons, Alan Shaw, Dave Botha, Tim Nixon, Mike Frickel.

From left to right seated: Terry Strachan, Mike Moncur, Garth Ellis, Dr Iona Stewart, David Wing, Ron McDonald, John Fowler, Dereck Spencer.

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