Question NW4235 to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
03 December 2015 - NW4235
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
In light of the fact that King Goodwill Zwelithini does not have legislative powers to execute his own foreign policy, (a) what does his department intend to do with regard to the King’s proposals earlier this year regarding the processes that should be followed when foreign nationals want to settle in areas over which traditional leaders have oversight (details furnished) and (b) what is his department’s policy in respect of foreign nationals who want to settle in the specified areas?
Reply:
(a),(b) This matter does not fall within the mandate of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. It is therefore requested that the question be redirected to the relevant Portfolio.