Question NW3648 to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

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02 November 2015 - NW3648

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

With reference to the reply of the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to question 3111 on 8 September 2015, regarding the awarding of the tender for the development of Portions 87, 148, 149 and the remainder of Portion 1 of the farm Rietfontein 61 IR, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and in view of the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report Gaut: 002/13-14/E0153 (details furnisned), he has found that the health of the nearby residents will not be placed in danger with the proposed development and possible disturbance of anthrax graves; (2) whether he intends to stop the development due to the specified health risks; if not, why not; if so, when?

Reply:

1. This matter does not fall within the mandate of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.

2. Not applicable.

 

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