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Pilot farming projects for accelerated land development
The department will pilot 18 farms to promote peri-urban agriculture and revitalise rural towns, supported by a R1.2 billion budget for land acquisition.
The department will pilot 18 farms to support the accelerated land development and redistribution initiative to support peri-urban agriculture and the revitalisation of rural towns.
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/governments-plan-fast-track-land-reform
Amounts
R 40 000 000 000, R 1 200 000 000
Pro-active Land Acquisition Strategy
The government plans to acquire 98,100 hectares of land through proactive acquisition and financial partnerships to support land redistribution, particularly prioritising labour tenants and farm dwellers.
In the year ahead, the department plans to acquire 98 100 hectares of land through the Pro-active Land Acquisition Strategy and through financial partnerships as part of Operation Phakisa initiatives.
Land restitution claim settlement
Individuals or groups who were dispossessed of land due to past discriminatory laws may be eligible for land restitution. The government has already settled 80,664 claims, benefiting 2.1 million people, with financial compensation provided where applicable.
To date government has settled 80 664 claims which have benefited 2.1 million beneficiaries at a cost of R40 billion, inclusive of financial compensation to beneficiaries.
