Mahela

Mahela Group is a 4th generation agricultural company based in the fertile Lowveld region of South Africa. It is one of the country's biggest privately-owned citrus producers and exporters. The company produces fruit in an ethical and environmentally sustainable manner, adhering to GlobalGAP requirements. Mahela Group is fully GlobalGAP certified since 2003 and is a registered member of various grower associations. The group employs 700 full-time employees and provides an additional 1,100 non-permanent jobs. Its history dates back to 1942 when the late Barend (Ben) Jacobus Vorster rented his first piece of land. Today, Edward and his four sons oversee a diverse grouping of farming interests under the umbrella of Mahela Group.

The late Barend (Ben) Jacobus Vorster laid the foundation of what was to become Mahela Group in 1942 when he rented his first piece of land, a section of The Junction farm, outside Letsitele in the Mopani district of Limpopo, South Africa. He initially farmed with vegetables but in 1950 he planted his first citrus tree. Ben's sons, Edward and Pieter, joined him in the 1960's and together they farmed and expanded the family's farming operations. Upon Ben's passing Edward and Pieter continued to build on his legacy. In 1988 they decided to split the family business between themselves. BJ Vorster Boerdery became Mahela Boerdery (Edward) and Laeveld Sitrus (Pieter). Today Edward and his four sons, Barend, Pieter, Eddie and Francois oversee a diverse grouping of farming interests under the umbrella of Mahela Group. Recently the younger and fourth generation joined the family in the business.

1. Mahela Group - Agricultural company based in Lowveld region of South
2. Mahela Group - A diverse grouping of farming interests.