Question NW143 to the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development
05 August 2024 - NW143
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development
Given the number of outstanding land claims, budget allocation and amount required to settle the specified land claims, (a) where will his department get the money from, and (b) what plans are in place to raise R65 billion in order to settle the claims?
Reply:
a) The Restitution Land Claim is against the State, therefore funding for the settlement of the claim emanates from the National Fiscus.
b) The Accounting Officer of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development will undertake necessary engagement processes with the National Treasury regarding increase contribution to the settlement of land claims.