In Kwazulu-Natal, the Committee was joined on oversight by Members of the Kwazulu-Natal Legislature's Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development, officials from the provincial MEC's office, the Local Government officials and officials of the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development. In both provinces, the Committee was also accompanied by the officials of the national Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) who were represented by Ms V Titi, the Deputy Director-General (DDG): Agriculture Support Services; Mr R Sebifelo, Parliamentary Liaison Officer and two officials from the national DAFF's Communication Directorate.