Question NW88 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
25 February 2021 - NW88
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Whether any of the 700 000 hectares of State land, that is currently being made available for farmers, falls under the control of her department, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many hectares fall under the control of her department, (b) where is the land situated and (c) who is currently occupying the land?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
The 700 000 hectares made available to farmers is under the control of the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).
a) None of these hectares fall under the control of Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure;
b) The land is situated throughout national and provincial spheres of government;
c) According to DALRRD, the land is vacant.