Hon Deputy Speaker, hon Minister, in connection with Question 26, you said that there appeared to be legitimate concerns either relating to poor administration of the applications or questionable judgments by delegated officials. How many cases have you discovered where these reasons were applicable and what steps is the department taking to make sure that this does not happen again or that it is being dealt with? Thanks.
The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES: Hon Deputy Speaker, the appeals process will give me those answers. Once I have the appeals process done by law firm Harris, Nupen, Molebatsi Attorneys, I will be able to answer your question.
Steps taken to rectify situation iro tractors and farming equipment left idle in Mpumalanga
5. Mr R N Cebekhulu (IFP) asked the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:
1) What steps did her department take to rectify the situation of the tractors and farming equipment that were reportedly left idle in Mpumalanga whilst communities needed it to plough their lands;
(2) is the community currently fully utilising the specified equipment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NO212E
The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES: Hon Deputy Speaker, the Department of Agriculture in Mpumalanga will plough more than 90 hectares of land during this season. The local communities received production inputs such as dry beans, cowpeas, fertiliser and vegetable seeds for winter production. We have repaired their tractors and they are currently operational. The department has invited local farmers with tractors and implements to participate. I thank you.