8 August 2006
Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms Lulu Xingwana, cordially
invites members of the media to join her on the media tour of Limpopo province
on 11 August 2006.
Agrarian and land reform is not only critical for addressing the legacies of
the past, but also an indispensable strategic intervention as a foundation for
both national and economic growth and development. Experience in Africa, China,
etc has firmly confirmed the catalystic nature of land and agrarian reform in
stimulating growth and development both nationally and locally and improving
the socio-economic life of communities.
Details of the tour are as follows:
Activity: Media conference (to outline objectives of the media tour and
announce launching of the Limpopo Land Claims Commissionâs Annual Report)
Time: 9h00 â 10h00
Venue: Meropa Casino Lodge, Polokwane
Activity: Minister visits two land reform projects
Time: 12h00 â 14h00
Venue: Mokopane Region
Activity: Minister addresses the Provincial Female Farmer of the Year
Award
Time: 18h00 â 21h00
Venue: Bela-Bela (formerly Warmbaths)
Lunch will be served at last project in Mokopane Region.
Please RSVP on or before 8 August 2006 by calling Solly Phetla
Tel: (012) 312 8112
Cell: 082 577 5668
Ntswako Mohlaba
Tel: (012) 312 9992
Cell: 072 456 8737.
The above Department of Land Affairs officials will facilitate transport,
directions and accommodation for journalists and also provide you with projects
profile.
Issued by: Department of Land Affairs
8 August 2006
