(1) (a) Why was her department’s blended finance programme suspended, (b) what number of applications were funded through the programme since its inception, (c) what was the average Rand value of grant support and loan provided to each client and (d) what was the average turnaround time from application to the disbursement of any loans and/or grants;
(2) whether she has found that the suspension of her department’s blended finance programme has had a negative impact on the commercialisation of black emerging farmers and producers; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) (a) why could the review process not be conducted while continuing with the programme, (b) on what date did the review process start, (c) how long is it anticipated to take to finalise it and (d) when would the farmers start submitting applications going forward;
(4) what are the full relevant details of the committee and/or panel constituted to perform the review? NW1204E