Question NW2627 to the MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM

Lekota, Mr M to ask the MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM

With reference to a media report which states that the African National Congress has committed itself to never be part of any attempt that seeks to tamper with the authority of the traditional leaders over the land of their ancestors (details furnished), how does the Government intend to ensure legally secured tenure of land for traditional communities? NW2914E QUESTION:2627   PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29-2018 OF 7 SEPTEMBER 2018 Mr M G P LEKOTA (COPE) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM: With reference to a media report which states that the African National Congress has committed itself to never be part of any attempt that seeks to tamper with the authority of the traditional leaders over the land of their ancestors (details furnished), how does the Government intend to ensure legally secured tenure of land for traditional communities?NW2914E REPLY: The Government’s position is that all the people residing on communal land should have legally secure tenure. The Government intends to initiate legislation that will provide for a variety of tenure forms that may be selected by people in communal areas in accordance with their preferences. Such tenure forms will include freehold and communal tenure.