Question NW890 to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
26 April 2017 - NW890
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
Whether he is aware of any excessive regulations and/or red tape due to the delayed finalisation of land transfers for the Grabouw Investment Initiative that is preventing the development of agricultural opportunities in the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality; if so, what steps will his department take to ensure that the investment initiative project continues in order to create agricultural opportunities?
Reply:
No.
It should be noted that to date, my Department has not received nor documented any receipt of an application from Theewaterskloof Local Municipality in accordance with Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act.