Tshwane Market

06/08/2026

11/06/2026

INTERNATIONAL POTATO DAY

10/06/2026

On 04 June 2026, Tshwane Market hosted a stakeholder engagement session. The session was attended by key stakeholders, such as buyers, tenants, and market agents.

The engagement served as a platform to share the vision for the planned infrastructure development project, discuss its anticipated benefits, and gather valuable stakeholder input.

The planned enhancements will focus on strengthening access control, improving traffic management, enhancing infrastructure, and streamlining consignment control processes. These improvements are designed to support a safer, more efficient, and better-managed trading environment for all Market users.

This project forms part of Tshwane Market's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. It will contribute towards positioning the Market as a modern, innovative, secure, and world-class fresh produce market that continues to create value for farmers, market agents, buyers, traders, tenants, and the broader agricultural value chain.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all stakeholders who attended the session and shared their insights.

04/06/2026

International Potato Day 2026

Tshwane Market was buzzing with excitement as buyers streamed through the gates, with long queues forming to purchase fresh potatoes and engage with the various activations and exhibitors. From informal traders and retailers to household buyers, the event truly demonstrated that Tshwane Market is a market for everyone.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the success of this memorable day, including our valued buyers, market agents, exhibitors, producers, and industry partners. Your participation and support created an energetic atmosphere that highlighted the importance of the potato value chain and its contribution to food security, economic development, and livelihoods.

A special word of gratitude goes to Potato Nation for partnering with Tshwane Market to make this celebration possible. This partnership showcased the strength of collaboration across the entire industry from farm to fork bringing together producers, market agents, traders, retailers, processors, and consumers.

Potatoes remain one of the world's most important staple foods, and this celebration provided an opportunity to recognize the hardworking individuals and organizations that ensure quality produce reaches our tables every day.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make International Potato Day 2026 a resounding success. Together, we continue to strengthen the fresh produce industry and support food security for our communities.