Question NW4573 to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
13 December 2022 - NW4573
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Which measures of intervention have been taken to assist the Simelane family at Anhalt farm in Ward 15 in Mkhondo Local Municipality which had their graves flattened and a plantation planted over it?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has reported the matter to the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission to investigate the allegation of desecration of graves belonging to the Simelane family by the landowner.
CRL Rights Commission has committed to investigate the matter and report back once the investigation is completed and can be contacted at (+27) 011 358 9100 or by email at [email protected].