Women, of course, play an integral role in transforming the economy. Unions have an important role in monitoring fair labour practices, the health safety and the wellbeing of workers. However, unions themselves must be accountable as unfair influence in appointments and opting for crippling protests over negotiation undermines progress. The promotion of the much needed local and foreign direct investment is hugely dependent on the protection of the property rights. The ACDP believes that local and international confidence will also increase as the safety of farmers and farmworkers is taken seriously.