The Minister for Rural Development and Land Reform cordially invites you to the Riemvasmaak land hand over ceremony in the Northern Cape Province, where 172 households from the Riemvasmaak community will receive title deeds in respect of 46 595 hectares of Commercial Agricultural land comprising several properties in the area. The return of the land to the Riemvasmaak community has been planned to coincide with the 96th anniversary of the infamous Natives Land Act of 19 June 1913 promulgated by the apartheid government, resulting in the forceful removals of a large number of black people in South Africa.
A total amount of R70 million has been approved by the state as part of this second phase of the settlement of the Riemvasmaak community claim. The event will take place as follows:
Date: 19 June 2009
Time: 10h00
Venue: Riemvasmaak Farm (near Kakamas)
The Deputy Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, the Director General Mr Thozi Gwanya, and the Chief Land Claims Commissioner Mr Blessing Mphela will be among the senior officials accompanying the minister during the land hand over ceremony. As part of the event, members of the media will have an opportunity to interact with senior managers from the department regarding the settlement of the Riemvasmaak land claim, in line with the Rural Development and Land Reform objectives.
To confirm your attendance, please contact:
Ms Pulane Molefe
Tel: 012 312 8452
Cell: 079 495 8387
Fax: 012 321 0428
E-mail: PJMolefe@dla.gov.za
Tshepo Diale
Tel: 012 312 9754
Fax: 012 321 0428
Cell: 082 635 5192
Issued by: Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
11 June 2009
