Mr J Bici (UDP) noted that most land reform projects failed because of an inability to service debt, and he asked whether, if the land were leased from the State, this would alleviate the problem.
Mr J Bici (UDP) asked if reference was made to the Shunduka Turnaround Strategy, that had been mentioned in the Annual Report for 2005/2007. He asked when the Acting Chief Executive Officer had commenced his duties and when a permanent appointment was expected.
Mr J Bici (UDP) pointed to problems with the Comprehensive Agriculture Support Package (CASP). What if a farmer in need of aid applied for a grant to cover a number of issues, but only received support for one of them? His problems were not solved, but he was still made ...
Dr A Van Niekerk (DA) and Mr J Bici (UCDP) took issue with the brief nature of the engagement. It was suggested that the Department should be called to interact further with the Committee at a later stage.
