Media Statements Media Statements

Building Vibrant, Equitable and

Sustainable Rural Communities

NEWSROOM

Media Statements

25
Jun, 2020
Minister Didiza extends the validity period of vouchers for the collection of inputs by successful farmers for the COVID-19 Agricultural Relief Fund
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP) would like to announce the extension of the validity period for the...
18
Jun, 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Virtual Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity Against COVID-19
Your Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China,Your Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal,Your Excellency...
09
Jun, 2020
Climate advisory for the 2020 winter season
Drought conditions persist in the western parts of the country. On the contrary, the majority of summer rainfall areas reported reasonable conditions to...
05
Jun, 2020
Minister Didiza meets with Ingonyama Trust Board
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, MP yesterday met with the Ingonyama Trust Board to discuss matters relating...
31
May, 2020
African Swine Fever update
Following the first-ever case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Eastern Cape, the veterinary services have been conducting extensive epidemiological...
24
May, 2020
Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers responsible for Agriculture, Food Security and Aquaculture
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), attended a virtual joint meeting of SADC’s ministers responsible for...
24
May, 2020
Minister Didiza welcomes donations of food parcels, sanitisers and masks by commodity groups and the private sector
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, welcomes donations of food parcels, sanitisers and masks by individual...
21
May, 2020
Celebration of the World Bee Day
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development joins the world and, in particular, the horticultural and beekeeping communities in celebrating...
17
May, 2020
Minister Didiza to announce outcome of the Agricultural Disaster Fund application process
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, will brief the media to announce the outcome of the Agricultural Disaster...
15
May, 2020
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020
A Special Cabinet Meeting was held on a virtual platform on 12 and 13 May 2020. Cabinet was apprised through the National Coronavirus Command Council...
13
May, 2020
Update on the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Limpopo
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) hereby reports on the good progress made in the investigation of the Foot-and-Mouth...
12
May, 2020
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development announces the opening of Deeds Offices across the country
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development would like to announce the opening of deeds offices across the country on 13 May 2020.All...
10
May, 2020
Minister Didiza announces the outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Eastern Cape Province
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza (MP), hereby announces the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at Amathole...
08
May, 2020
Update on the reopening of deeds offices across the country
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development would like to provide an update to members of the public regarding the reopening of the...
07
May, 2020
The Presidency confirms a positive case of COVID-19 on one of its essential staff
Public and staff access to the Union Buildings is currently limited following the confirmation that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.In...
07
May, 2020
Minister Mbalula urges caution as the grace period for interprovincial travel draws to a close
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on interprovincial travelers to exercise extreme caution on the roads, as the grace period for transit across...
02
May, 2020
South Africa’s fifth break-bulk reefer citrus shipment to Japan and China departs today
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is pleased to announce the fifth break-bulk vessel shipment of citrus from South...
02
May, 2020
Abundant grain harvest in 2020
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), is pleased to announce that South Africa will have sufficient staple-grains...
30
Apr, 2020
Minister Didiza announces the way forward upon closure of COVID-19 intervention application process
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), is pleased to announce that by the closing date of applications...
22
Apr, 2020
Minister Thoko Didiza participated at the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting on COVID-19
Today, Minister Thoko Didiza (MP), participated in the G20 virtual meeting for Ministers of Agriculture. During her submission, the Minister made the...
21
Apr, 2020
Request for Expression of Interest (REI) to supply farmers with production inputs: Covid-19 Disaster Intervention Programme
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development requests all interested wholesalers/ distributors/ agribusiness outlets for the emergency...
21
Apr, 2020
Statement by Minister Angela Thokozile Didiza, MP at the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting:
H.E Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia; Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations;Distinguish Heads of International Organisations;Ladies...
13
Apr, 2020
Social Development Acting Director-General clarifies partnership with the Church of Scientology over fumigation
Pretoria, 13 April 2020: The Acting Director-General of the Department of Social Development, Mr Mzolisi Toni, has noted with concern the circulation...
13
Apr, 2020
DSBD calls-out to local SMMES and Cooperatives in the clothing textile, fashion design, tailor making business to participate as suppliers of cloth face masks for the general public and essential service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) calls-out to local SMMES and Cooperatives in the clothing textile, fashion design, tailor making business...
07
Apr, 2020
Minister Didiza sends her condolences following the tragic death of six (6) farm workers in the Western Cape
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), has learnt with shock the death of 6 farm workersand the injury of...
06
Apr, 2020
Interventions to assist the Agricultural Sector during covid-19
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), is pleased to announce the department's interventions to mitigate...
06
Apr, 2020
Call for Applications: Covid-19 Agricultural Disaster Support Fund for Smallholder and Communal Farmers
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development hereby calls for applications from small holder farmers/producers who are currently in...
27
Mar, 2020
Chief Land Claims Commissioner warns of ‘Land Claim Fast-Tracking Scam’ in the Eastern Cape
“Ruthless scammers are swindling the vulnerable land claimants in the Eastern Cape (EC) out of their hard-earned money whilst purporting to help finalise...
26
Mar, 2020
Chief Land Claims Commissioner warns of ‘Land Claim Fast-Tracking Scam’ in the Eastern Cape
“Ruthless scammers are swindling the vulnerable land claimants in the Eastern Cape (EC) out of their hard-earned money whilst purporting to help finalise...
17
Mar, 2020
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat Covid-19 epidemic
Fellow South Africans, I am addressing you this evening on a matter of great national importance. The world is facing a medical emergency far...
06
Feb, 2020
Minister Didiza reassures parliament that foot and mouth disease situation in Limpopo is under control and the ban on gatherings of cloven - hoofed animals remains in place
The Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP) yesterday appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land...
27
Jan, 2020
Youth encouraged to become change agents and to contribute meaningfully to communities
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, has called on the youth to become change agents and to contribute meaningfully...
20
Dec, 2019
Minister Thoko Didiza updates the Nation on the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture recommendations that were not supported by Cabinet
On 24 July 2019, the Cabinet received the report of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture, chaired by Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati, which...
04
Dec, 2019
Importation of agricultural regulated products into the Republic of South Africa during the festive season
IMPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL REGULATED PRODUCTS INTO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE FESTIVE SEASONThe Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and...
22
Nov, 2019
Service delivery at the centre of the new District Development Model
MEDIA STATEMENTSERVICE DELIVERY AT THE CENTRE OF THE NEW DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT MODEL 22 NOVEMBER 2019The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and...
25
Oct, 2019
Minister Didiza elected as the new chairperson of the African Union’s (AU) Ministerial Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment
25 October 2019 The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, has been elected as the...
18
Oct, 2019
Minister Thoko Didiza urges villagers in the Eastern Cape to view farming as a way to ensure food security
16 OCTOBER 2019The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has urged villagers in the Eastern Cape to view farming as...
08
Oct, 2019
Minister Thoko Didiza notes the court order on the Melmoth case
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, notes the court order granted by Judge Canca regarding the Melmoth case’s...
20
Aug, 2019
Minister led discussions on Land Reform at Mpumalanga University of Mpumalanga
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza on Friday (16 August 2019) addressed a Land Reform debate at the University...
06
Aug, 2019
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development response to court judgement on District Six
06 AUGUST 2019The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, has noted the recent judgement on District Six. She will...
28
Jul, 2019
Presidentia Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture
BACKGROUNDThe Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture was appointed by His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on 26 September...
17
May, 2019
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform appears in court on District Six
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, will today appear before the Western Cape High Court at 10H00. The...
30
Apr, 2019
Minister met with MEC’s, Mayors and Councillors to wrap up progress report on the implementation of Outcome 7
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today (30 April 2019), met with MECs, mayors, and councillors from...
26
Apr, 2019
Minister launches the Free State farmer production support unit as part of the stimulus package
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today (26 April 2019), launched the Free State Farmer Production...
17
Apr, 2019
Offering redress to the communities of Seoding and Gamopedi
Deputy President David Mabuza, together with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, yesterday (16 April...
12
Apr, 2019
National Indaba to address spatial inefficiencies and inequalities
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today, hosted the National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF)...
05
Apr, 2019
Media statement on the fraudulent and illegal demarcation, allocations and occupation of sites on the farm Kalkfontein 1001 ls, known as “Mamahule” in Polokwane, Limpopo province.
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has taken note of the continuous disturbing spate of fraudulent and illegal demarcations, allocations...
25
Mar, 2019
Dignity restored to the direct descendants of the Griqua community
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed about five thousand (5000) members of the Ebenhaeser community during the land restitution handover to the first ever...
17
Mar, 2019
Use the land wisely and fruitfully for the collective benefit of this community
Deputy President David Mabuza, together with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, on 16 March 2019, presided...
09
Mar, 2019
Working towards restoring the dignity of rural communities
President Cyril Ramaphosa together with the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane today (09 March 2019), presided over...
21
Feb, 2019
Reports regarding a Land Claim in respect of several properties around Centurion
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has noted with serious concern the inaccurate reports regarding a...
21
Feb, 2019
Seshego Land Claim community “sit in” and occupation of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform Offices in Limpopo, Polokwane.
It has come to the attention of the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Maite Nkoana-Mashabane that on 20th February 2019, in the Polokwane...
25
Jan, 2019
Media Statement on Siu report on Land Reform
The SIU report on Land Reform referred-to in media reports was concluded and handed over to the Presidency by the Special Investigations Unit. Concurrently,...
21
Dec, 2018
Jubilation as farmers are handed over farm implements worth more than R34 Million in Sasolburg, Free State
It was all jubilation when Acting Director General of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Rendani Sadiki on behalf of Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane...
20
Dec, 2018
EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR THE BAHURUTSHE AS THE MINSTER LAUNCHES BIODIVERSITY TRANSFORMATION PLATFORM
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane together with the North West Premier, Prof Job Mokgoro, yesterday (19th December...
06
Dec, 2018
DEPUTY MINISTER SKWATSHA PRESIDED OVER THE GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 717 NARYSEC RECRUITS IN SALDANA
The Deputy Minister for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mcebisi Skwatsha, today (06 December 2018) presided over a graduation ceremony...
23
Nov, 2018
Restoring the dignity of rural communities
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane today (23 November 2018) handed-over 33 title deeds to 33 Communal Property Associations...
19
Nov, 2018
11th Meeting of the conference of Ministers Republic of Botswana
Chairperson of Conference of MinistersMembers of the Conference of Ministers,Chairperson of the Governing CouncilMembers of the Governing CouncilDirector...
19
Nov, 2018
DEPARTMENT TO UPDATE CLAIMANTS AND STAKEHOLDERS ON PROGRESS OF OUTSTANDING LAND CLAIMS AT WATERBERG DISTRICT IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE
As part of our proactive District Based Stakeholder Engagement sessions, the Executive management at the Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner...
09
Nov, 2018
Land Restitution Beneficiaries cash in on some R2.5 million profits from their successful farm Operations
Beneficiaries of the Bela Bela Communal Property Association (CPA), a land restitution project will, on Saturday, 10 November 2018, share an amount of...
05
Nov, 2018
Mphaphuli land claimants receive R168 million as compensation for lost rights in land
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform will, today (05 November 2018) and tomorrow, distribute vouchers as part of financial compensation...
02
Nov, 2018
Minister met with MECs and Mayors to review progress report on the implementation of outcome 7
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today (02 November 2018), met with MECs, Mayors, and councilors from the...
16
Oct, 2018
The Department celebrated the international day of Rural Women in Thaba Nchu
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) once again joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October...
05
Sep, 2018
The facts regarding the reports on the kkerland farms called in Lukin and Salaita claimed by Musekwa community
The Afrikaner rights group, Afri-Forum has on the 03rd September 2018, held a media briefing in Pretoria on Akkerland Boerdery farms called Lukin and Salaita...
27
Aug, 2018
China poverty reduction seminar in Mpumalanga
The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Candith Mashego-Dlamini says the partnership with China on poverty alleviation programs will provide...
13
Aug, 2018
Response on the alleged leaked list for expropriation without Compensation
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has taken note of various reports concerning an alleged list of farms earmarked...
10
Jul, 2018
Minister handed over title deeds to waterberg communities at Waterberg in Limpopo as part of the presidential imbizo focus week
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane today handed over title deeds to nine communities who had successfully claimed...
28
Jun, 2018
Minister of Rural development and Land Reform Mme Maite Nkoana-Mashabane pays tribute and conveys a message of condolence on the passing of Limpopo MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mme Happy Manana Joyce Mashamba
Mokgapa o mogolo o wele!!Mogale wa tokologo!!The Spear has fallen!!!Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Limpopo...
13
Jun, 2018
LIMPOPO REGIONAL LAND CLAIMS COMMISSION TO ADDRESS LAND CLAIMANTS ON RESTITUTION CLAIMS
The Limpopo Regional Land Claims Commission has deployed senior officials to the Nkowankowa area in Tzaneen to address the community on the land claims...
31
May, 2018
Department committed to securing the rights of Solms Delta wine estate farm workers
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has undertaken to initiate a turnaround strategy and a restructuring of the operations at the Solms...
18
May, 2018
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to handover title deed to Roka Lebea tribe in Limpopo on 18 May 2018
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane today handed over the title deed for the land of the Roka Lebea Tribe in Ga-Seroka...
15
Mar, 2018
Former farm workers made proud owners of a farm
Owning a farm seemed like a distant dream to nine Belleview farm workers until the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform made them proud owners...
06
Mar, 2018
Media statement on land expropriation without compensation
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has noted the media discussions and speculation concerning the recent motion...
15
Oct, 2017
The International Day Of Rural Women
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Rural Women today Sunday,...
12
Oct, 2017
Commission To Change Land Claims
The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights is hosting an Urban Development Dialogue for collaborative discussions with stakeholders that will ensure...
06
Oct, 2017
Improving Lives Of Farm Workers
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti today (Friday, 06 October 2017) handed over the Sun Orange Farm in the Sarah Baartman...
21
Sep, 2017
Deputy Minister Skwatsha Engage Provincial Leaders on Key Rural Development
The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha has told district politicians, traditional leaders and stakeholders in the...
16
Aug, 2017
Claimants informed on the status of old and new order land claims
Over 416 land claimants who attended a report back meeting organized by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights in the Hlanganani area of the Vhembe...
19
Jul, 2017
Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha handed over house rebuild by the department for Destitute
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha, today (19 July 2017) handed over a house to the Ratombo Family built by the Department,...
26
Jun, 2017
Deputy Minister Skwatsha addresses consultative conference
The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha says land is a fundamental asset to change the lives of people for the better....
16
Jun, 2017
Deputy MInister hands over equipment to successful Restitution farm in North West
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mcebisi Skwatsha and Premier of the North West Province, Mr Supra Mahumapelo visited De Paarl...
20
Apr, 2017
Minister To Visit Ravele Community Restitution Farms
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti will on Sunday 23 April 2017 visit the Ravele community restitution farms in Limpopo...
11
Apr, 2017
President Zuma Visits Westonaria AGRI-Park
President Jacob Zuma accompanied by Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti today (11 April 2017) conducted a site visit...
05
Apr, 2017
First Limpopo DEEDS Registry Office
The Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha today (05 April 2017) presided over the opening of the first Limpopo Deeds...
28
Mar, 2017
Minister Nkwini Press Briefing Statement
Ladies and gentlemenGood MorningI welcome you to this media briefing on land reform mattersI have called you this morning to this media briefing session...
16
Mar, 2017
Selobatsane Land Claimants To Celebrate
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Gugile Nkwinti will, on 21 March 2017 handover land measuring 6 000 hectares in the Waterberg...
09
Mar, 2017
Stakeholder Workshop
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) will on 10 -11 March 2017, hold a consultative workshop on the implementation of the One...
05
Mar, 2017
Minister Hands Over Two Farms To Labour Tenants
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Mr Gugile Nkwinti has handed over two farms to labour tenants in the Emakhazeni local municipality...
01
Mar, 2017
N’wa-Mankena Community Land Claim Finalized
The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights officially closed the N'wamankena community land claim file. The official closure which also resulted...
14
Feb, 2017
Tribe To Receive Financial Compensation
The Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Limpopo (RLCC) will distribute vouchers worth R35.3 million as financial compensation to 118...
12
Feb, 2017
Minister hands over farms to labour tenants
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr Gugile Nkwinti accompanied by the Mayor of the Newcastle Local Municipality, Cllr E.M Nkosi handed over...
06
Dec, 2016
Minister Handed Over TITLE DEEDS
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr. Gugile Nkwinti handed over five title deeds to five Bahurutshe communities in one of the biggest land...
19
Nov, 2016
AGRI-Parks To Advance Rural Economy Transformation
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) has concluded at two-day District Agri-parks Implementation Workshop under the theme:...
03
Nov, 2016
Minister Issues A Stern Warning
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti has warned that tough action will be taken against individuals and officials...
31
Oct, 2016
New Offices To Be Open At Jane Furse
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is happy to announce the opening of its new district office in Jane Furse on the 01 November 2016....
14
Oct, 2016
The International Day Of Rural Women
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform joins the world in celebrating the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October 2016. The United...
20
Sep, 2016
Minister Nkwinti handed over title deeds to communities
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti has handed over tittle deeds to eight (8) successful land claimant communities...
15
Sep, 2016
R136 million brings closure to four communities deprived of land rights five decades ago
The Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner in Limpopo invites members of the media to the handing out of vouchers as financial compensation to...
08
Sep, 2016
The implications of the Constitutional Court ruling on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, 2014 on the operations of the Commission
In the Statement of the Cabinet Meeting of 31 August 2016, issued on 2 September 2016, Cabinet stated that it had noted the Constitutional Court ruling...
06
Sep, 2016
Notice on scammers defrauding businesses using Department's name
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has been inundated by enquiries regarding payment of goods delivered by Service Providers who have...
31
Aug, 2016
The Minister Gugile Nkwinti launched the first Co-operative Bank for Rural Arts and Craft in Durban
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti yesterday (30 August 2016) officially launched the first Co-operative Financial Institution...
28
Aug, 2016
Victims of forced eviction to receive serviced sites in Polokwane town as part of land claim settlement
In one of the Limpopo Province’ landmark settlement of a claim, 103 households will receive 497 serviced (erven) residential stands right in Polokwane...
18
Aug, 2016
Minister approved R92 million in compensation for victims of Land rights infringement
The Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner in Limpopo will over the weekend handover vouchers for the payment of a combined amount of R92 million...
01
Aug, 2016
Minister handover land to Mooi River Community
There was jubilation, song and dance at Mooi River in the Mpofana Local Municipality last Friday 29 July, in Kwazulu Natal when Minister of Rural Development...
28
Jul, 2016
Response: Re-Constitutional Judgement
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti together with the Commission on Restitution of land Rights have noted the judgement...
26
Jul, 2016
Progress in settling land claims
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is pleased with the progress made in the settlement of outstanding land claims, through the Commission...
23
Jul, 2016
Creating sustainable community-owned enterprises
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Gugile Nkwinti yesterday (23 July 2016) handed over a state-of-art dairy parlour, to the community...
19
Jul, 2016
Government is committed to reverse the legacy of the Natives Land Act
Today, 19th June marks 103 years since the enactment of the 1913 Natives Land Act in South Africa. The implementation of this Act instigated a long and...
04
Jul, 2016
Mpumalanga claimants consulted on the progress of their land claims - 04 July 2016
Mpumalanga wrapped up its first round of District Feedback Sessions on the 2nd of July in Gert Sibande. Even though the temperature dropped to 13 degrees...
30
Jun, 2016
Progress in establishement of agri-parks in Western Cape
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is pleased with the progress made toward the establishment of Agri-Parks in the Western Cape.Five Agri-hubs...
29
Jun, 2016
The department commemorated youth month at Thaba Nchu
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has concluded youth month commemorations with a youth inspired careers exhibition at the National Rural...
22
May, 2016
President hands over compensation to Kruger Park land claimants
President Jacob Zuma yesterday (21 May 2016) handed over R84 million in financial compensation to six communities of Limpopo and Mpumalanga who claimed...
29
Apr, 2016
Deputy Minister Skwatsha responds to allegation on Facebook that he is responsible for the death of a cheetah in the Kruger National Park
Deputy Minister Skwatsha rejects with contempt the false allegation by Wildlife at Risk International on that he is responsible for the death of a cheetah...
28
Apr, 2016
Minister Nkwinti tables R10-billion budget to transform rural economies and speed up land reform
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti tabled this week a R10-billion budget before parliament; which will add stimulus to rural economic...
25
Apr, 2016
Thousands of rural communities reached through restitution mobile offices
SUBJECT: THOUSANDS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES REACHED THROUGH RESTITUTION MOBILE OFFICESEMBARGO: IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: 25 APRIL 2016Since the reopening...
12
Apr, 2016
Commission to launch District based Stakeholder Engagement sessions on status of outstanding claims lodged before 31 December 1998
As part of enhancing communication with land claimants and other stakeholders, the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights will be conducting District...
12
Feb, 2016
Commemorating 50 years of struggle for District Six
Time to stop talking, and buildThe Minster of Rural development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti yesterday (Thursday) commemorated the 50th anniversary of...
12
Jan, 2016
Warning: Fake Facebook accounts in the name of the minister
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is warning the public against engaging with social media accounts, namely Facebook accounts, which...
,
Minister Thoko Didiza notes the Constitutional Court’s judgement on the matter of the appointment of a special master by the Land Claims Court on backlog of claims of Labour Tenants
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza (MP), notes and respects the Constitutional Court’s judgment on the appeal...
,
Update on Agriculture and Food-Supply Sector Value Chain - COVID-19
The agriculture and food-supply sector remains a vital cog during this period. In terms of the Amended Regulation No. 398 of the Disaster Management Act,...
,
Pest Alert: Asian Citrus Greening ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’
Media ReleasePest Alert: Asian Citrus Greening ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’21 January 2021The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural...
,
Minister Didiza setting the record straight regarding the submission of Annual Reports
Media StatementMinister Didiza setting the record straight regarding the submission of Annual Reports25 January 2020The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform...
,
Minister Didiza calls on the Agricultural Sector to priorities safe transportation of farm workers
Media StatementMinister Didiza calls on the Agricultural Sector to prioritise safe transportation of farm workers27 January 2021The Minister of Agriculture,...
,
Minister Didiza concerned about the continued attack on farmers
Media StatementMinister Didiza concerned about the continued attack on farmers29 January 2021The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development,...
,
Minister Didiza congratulates the Citrus Industry on record exports and commits to work with stakeholders to boost growth in the sector
Media StatementMinister Didiza congratulates the Citrus Industry on record exports and commits to work with stakeholders to boost growth in the sector02...
,
African swine fever outbreak reported in the Western Cape for the first time
Joint Media Statement26 FEBRUARY 2021African swine fever outbreak reported in the Western Cape for the first timeThe Department of Agriculture, Land Reform...
,
Groundbreaking Technology Heading to SA: Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) signs a Licensing Agreement with Moredun Institute to Acquire the Technology for the fight against Snotsiekte
Groundbreaking Technology Heading to SA: Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) signs a Licensing Agreement with Moredun Institute to Acquire the...
,
Asian Citrus Greening ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’: a serious threat to the citrus industry
Media Release Asian Citrus Greening ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’: a serious threat to the citrus industry10 March 2021The Department of...
,
Minister Didiza deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty, King Zwelithini Ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu Nation
Media ReleaseMinister Didiza deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty, King Zwelithini Ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu Nation12 March 2021The Minister...
,
IDC and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) launch R1bn Agri-Industrial Fund to boost black farmers
18 March 2021Embargoed - to 12:00Hrs(18th March 2021) IDC and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)...
,
Statement by Minister Didiza following the meeting with Mpumalanga Farmers threatened by evictions
Media StatementStatement by Minister Didiza following the meeting with Mpumalanga Farmers threatened by evictions12 April 2021The Minister of Agriculture,...
,
Outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) on a commercial chicken-layer farm in Gauteng
Media ReleaseOutbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) on a commercial chicken-layer farm in Gauteng13 APRIL 2021The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and...

Building Vibrant, Equitable and

Sustainable Rural Communities

Most Read

In this Section