Macibi Village · Peddie · Eastern Cape
Reliable roots.Real satisfaction.
A family-run potato and livestock farm growing food and building a rural agricultural business, one harvest at a time.
Macibi Village · Peddie · Eastern Cape
A family-run potato and livestock farm growing food and building a rural agricultural business, one harvest at a time.
Founder of Satisfaction Farms, studying Economics at Nelson Mandela University while running the farm back home in Macibi Village.
Splitting time between lecture halls in Gqeberha and the fields in Peddie, Lukho is building both the business and the knowledge to grow it — from an 800m² potato plot to a full agricultural operation supplying the Eastern Cape.
"The goal is to create a legacy and make an impact in the Eastern Cape."
Satisfaction Farms is registered as Zamani Jackson Family Farms (Pty) Ltd — named in honour of the late Zamani Jackson Gayi, whose identity document from the apartheid era is one of the few records left of his life.
His pass book carries his name, his clan, and a fingerprint pressed into a system built to control where he could live and work. Building a farm and a company in his name is a way of reclaiming that story — turning a document meant to restrict into a foundation to build on.
Zamani Jackson Gayi
Persoonskaart / Identity Card — issued under apartheid-era pass laws
Our anchor product — grown for local vendors, with the volume and consistency buyers can plan around.
A predominantly Brahman herd, raised on open pasture across the family's land.
Grazing alongside the cattle, adding diversity and resilience to the operation.
Small-scale flock, part of the farm's move toward full food self-sufficiency.
Seed potatoes go into the ground at the start of the season, timed to Eastern Cape planting conditions.
Crops and livestock are managed side by side on the same land, through the growing season.
Potatoes are lifted and graded, ready for delivery to buyers.
Produce goes out to local vendors and anchor buyers — reliable supply is the whole point.
Our mission is to use mixed agriculture as a vehicle to create rural upliftment and productivity in the areas we operate from, by producing quality produce for local businesses. We exist to supply quality, reliably grown potatoes and livestock to businesses and institutions across the Eastern Cape, building on a family legacy.
Due to the nature of our business, it is imperative that we produce with integrity, as a bad batch could result in serious illness or loss of life. Our customers are mostly businesses, so in turn their reputation depends on us supplying high-quality potatoes. We aim to be reliable. It is through repeated success that we can fulfil our economic, workplace, social environment, natural environment and corporate responsibilities (Bezuidenhout, 2026).
Satisfaction Farms is built on legacy, family land and knowledge passed down from generation to generation; therefore, continuation and legacy are an anchor for us. Satisfaction Farms is a relatively new establishment, so it is important that we grow responsibly. We will not skip any steps, and we will make sure that all of the necessary formalisations are in place, ensuring that legitimacy and legal compliance are at the forefront of our establishment.
We are constantly interacting with the environment, so it is essential that we do so in a responsible manner; sustainability is of major importance to us. We are constantly thinking of tomorrow and ensuring we don't deplete natural resources for other families and future generations.
Due to how young we are as a company, we strive to make incremental improvements constantly. We want staff members to ask themselves “how could I have done my job better?” even after a good job. We believe there's always room to improve at every level within the company.
We always aim to produce the highest quality possible, whether crop or livestock. Every precaution and safety measure is just as important as the size of our produce. We will not make compromises or take shortcuts when it comes to producing at the highest level possible. We strive for excellence and consistency.
We feel a strong sense of community at Satisfaction Farms and give opportunities to youth and other locals whenever appropriate. Satisfaction Farms pledges to increase its contributions to the community it operates in as it grows, with plans in place for further social engagement.
All staff members are required to be sober and punctual when working in any capacity, at every level of the company. We believe mutual respect is essential. Employees are expected to conduct themselves with integrity and work to the best of their capabilities, even when not under supervision. All work at Satisfaction Farms is to be done with care and empathy.
We are a very social business that depends heavily on communication; therefore, it is imperative that all employees are ready to work with other people, as the nature of our business requires group effort.
All complaints can be reported at Satisfactionfarmsec@gmail.com or by phone on 061 479 3745. Employees are encouraged to voice their concerns directly to the managing director, Lukho Gayi. Anonymous complaints can also be made through this website. If there is ever a complaint about the managing director himself, employees are encouraged to voice concerns to whoever their superior is instead. Handwritten notes are also acceptable for any employee who wishes to remain anonymous.
No complaint will be taken personally; all complaints will be handled without prejudice or bias. Employees are encouraged to voice any concern, without fear, regarding any aspect of Satisfaction Farms.
From gardeners and herders to executives — your voices matter, and will be heard.
Satisfaction Farms operates on a four-strike disciplinary system, with consequences growing harsher depending on the severity of the violation. Typically, a person found in violation will receive a verbal warning, followed by a formal written warning, then a suspension, and finally a dismissal. Consequences will usually, but not always, follow the four-strike system.
Once identified, a person who has committed a violation will be required to write a statement describing their offence and confirming that they understand it. Accountability is very important: there is no tolerance for repeat offenders, and disciplinary severity increases with every repeat offence.
A copy of this code of conduct is provided to all staff members before their first day working at Satisfaction Farms. Copies are also kept on the business premises and here on the Satisfaction Farms website. Quarterly appraisals are conducted to ensure the code of ethics is upheld at every level. As a prerequisite to being hired, candidates complete a week of unpaid orientation and testing, to ensure our principles and values are properly communicated before employment begins.
If something isn't right — pay, treatment, safety, equipment or anything else — tell us directly. Submissions go straight to farm ownership and are treated seriously. You're welcome to leave your name out if you'd rather stay anonymous.