Question NW3223 to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
30 October 2017 - NW3223
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether his department currently has a programme in place aimed at transferring title deeds to farmers; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the name of the programme and (b) under which circumstances would land transfers take place in this regard?
Reply:
Yes.
a) Land Tenure Reform: Land acquisition for farm dwellers and labour tenants.
b) All land acquired to secure tenure for farm dwellers in terms of Section 4 of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (Act No. 62 of 1997) and settlement of labour tenants in terms of Section 16 and 17 of the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act (Act No. 3 of 1996).