Question NW1596 to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

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19 December 2019 - NW1596

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Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What number of land reform farms are leased to beneficiaries in the Gauteng; (2) what (a) is the total number of state-owned farms that do not have a lease agreement currently in place and (b) are the reasons that there is no lease agreement in place; (3) what (a) is the total income received by the State for the lease on each land and (b) are the details of the bank account where the money for the leases must be paid?

Reply:

(1) 223

(2)(a) 227

(2)(b)

  • Conflict among beneficiary members.
  • Some leases are currently being taken through administrative lease approval processes.
  • Some farms are in the process of being reallocated.
  • Some farms are in the process of being transferred to farm dwellers.
  • Some farms are not leasable since they are occupied by communities.
  • There have been changes in the leasing policy in the past three years, which impacted on the conclusion of leases.

(3)(a) R51 577.00 (April – November 2019).

3(b)

  • Agricultural Land Holding Account: ABSA Bank Account No.: 407 449 8283
  • Department of Rural Development and Land Reform Account: ABSA Bank Account No.: 405 400 6793

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