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(1) Whether, with reference to research (details furnished) that only 42% of land reform beneficiaries in the Eastern Cape earn any wildlife income, primarily due to the lack of basic infrastructure, despite these beneficiaries holding ecol

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35993/

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a parliamentary question posed to the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development regarding support programs for land reform beneficiaries involved in wildlife enterprises in the Eastern Cape. It reports that 14 beneficiaries have participated in a learning exchange, confirms the existence of a Game Transformation Programme, and states that no beneficiaries currently participate in certain national wildlife support programs, but some support is provided through the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.

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wildlife enterprise support programmeOngoing

Game Transformation Programme (including Incubation Programme and Enterprise Development)

The department provides a Game Transformation Programme that includes an Incubation Programme and Enterprise Development to support wildlife enterprises on redistributed land.

Who it is for
Land reform beneficiaries involved in wildlife enterprises on redistributed land.
How to act on it
Access the Game Transformation Programme, which includes the Incubation Programme and Enterprise Development.
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2. Yes. A Game Transformation Programme, which includes an Incubation Programme and Enterprise Development.
facilitated supportOngoing

Support facilitated by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) for Double Drift Nature Reserve

Support for wildlife enterprises at Double Drift Nature Reserve is facilitated by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA).

Who it is for
Land reform beneficiaries/wildlife enterprises at Double Drift Nature Reserve.
How to act on it
Receive support through the facilitation of Double Drift Nature Reserve by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA).
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(c) Yes. Double Drift Nature Reserve is facilitated by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA).
learning exchange programmeOngoing

Learning exchange programmes for Market Access and Governance and Leadership (for land reform beneficiaries)

Land reform beneficiaries can participate in learning exchange programmes focused on market access and governance/leadership, as part of the department’s formal programme to connect them with established wildlife ranchers for mentorship and market access.

Who it is for
Land reform beneficiaries involved in wildlife enterprises (including executive committee members from Likhayalethu Communal Property Association at Double Drift Nature Reserve).
How to act on it
Participate in the learning exchange programmes for Market Access and Governance and Leadership.
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1. Yes, 14 executive committee members from Likhayalethu Communal Property Association, Double Drift Nature Reserve, participated in a learning exchange programmes for Market Access and Governance and Leadership.

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape

Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35993/

Key Takeaways

  • date: 05 March 2026
  • questioner: Mr M Nhanha
  • department: Land Reform and Rural Development
  • beneficiary participation: 14 beneficiaries participated since inception
  • programs: Game Transformation Programme, Incubation Programme, Enterprise Development
  • wildlife income: only 42% of land reform beneficiaries in Eastern Cape earn wildlife income
  • barriers: lack of basic infrastructure
  • support programs: none participants in SA National Parks game loan and donation program, none in Biodiversity Sector Investment Platform, some support via Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency

Dates

Opening Date

5 March 2026

Closing Date

5 March 2026