. Land Claims - The issue surrounding land claims, land audits and restitution featured prominently during the discussion session as it had a direct impact on development and the establishment of agricultural projects in the area. The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) were asked why there are such a high number of un-resolved claims, the reasons for the delays and what mechanisms the department have put in place to expedite claims. The municipality was also queried as to why a proper land audit was never compiled or why they never solicited the assistance of the department in this regard. The members stated that even if the municipality was once part of the EC, records should exist as to the ownership of land and that the DRDLR should be asked to assist in transferring these records from the EC to KZN.