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Government Release Hectares Land

GCIS / SAnewsRef: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/government-release-hectares-land

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This is a SAnews news release dated 7 August 2018 reporting on Cabinet Lekgotla discussions. Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says government plans to release over 100 “pockets” of land identified by the Department of Rural Development, as part of the land expropriation intervention to support agricultural transformation and the economy. The release also notes that the Lekgotla would address a stimulus package (including support for women and young people), crime prevention (especially crimes against women, children and vulnerable groups), and fuel price increases, with presentations including from the Finance Minister. Cabinet is reported to be meeting at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Tshwane.

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Release of over 100 pockets of land identified by the Department of Rural Development

The government plans to release more than 100 parcels of land that were identified by the Department of Rural Development. This initiative supports agricultural transformation and economic growth by enabling access to land for farming and related activities.

Who it is for: farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, small-scale farmers, women and young people in agriculture
How to act on it: No specific application process is described; access is through government implementation of land expropriation intervention.

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Government is planning to release over 100 pockets of land that have been identified by the Department of Rural Development, says Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

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City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/government-release-hectares-land

Key Takeaways

Date: Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Cabinet Lekgotla discussions
Over 100 pockets of land to be released
Land identified by Department of Rural Development
Communications Minister: Nomvula Mokonyane
Land expropriation intervention linked to growing and transforming the economy
Agricultural support mentioned: extension officers, fencing, water certainty, access to finance, access to markets
Stimulus package focus: agricultural support, food security, productivity; inclusion of women and young people
Crime prevention focus: crimes against women, children and vulnerable groups
Fuel price increases discussed; Finance Minister presentation
Cabinet meeting location: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Tshwane
Nomvula Mokonyane
Department of Rural Development
Cabinet Lekgotla
Finance Minister
Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse
Tshwane
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