Question NW1473 to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

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19 June 2017 - NW1473

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Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

(a) What is the nature of the profit share agreement signed between his department, Bono Farm Management and the beneficiaries of the Nirwanda Farm in the Hex River Valley and (b) why have the specified beneficiaries not received any compensation since their instalment on the specified farm; (2) what (a) role did a certain person (name and details furnished) play in the Nirwanda conflict and (b) is his source of deployment; (3) (a) what is the current status of the Nirwanda Development Trust and (b) have its bona fides been approved by the National Land Claims Commissioner; (4) what is the status of the disciplinary action taken against certain persons (names furnished)?

Reply:

1. (a) No profit share agreement was signed between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Bono Farm Management and the beneficiaries of Nirwanda Farm in the Hex River Valley.

   (b) The Department has no knowledge of the alleged compensation to beneficiaries since there is no agreement between the Department and the abovementioned parties.

2. (a) …

(b) …

3. (a) The Nirwanda Development Trust consists of the historically permanent workforce that is currently active in the operations of the farm.

    (b) No.

(4)

Name of Official

Designation/Rank

Status of disciplinary action

Ms Babalwa Magoda

Chief Director: Recapitalisation and Development

  • Official suspended.
  • Disciplinary hearing commenced 17 February 2017 and is continuing.

Mr Vusi Mahlangu

Deputy Director General: Land Reform

  • Disciplinary Hearing finalised;
  • Official dismissed with effect from 15 June 2016;

 

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