In the Limpopo province’s landmark settlement of a land claim, the Minister for Rural Development and Land Reform Honorable Gugile Nkwinti (MP) has approved the restoration of 7 504 hectares of game farming and eco-tourism land worth R159.3 million to BaPhalaborwa BaMaseke community. The restored farms border the Kruger National Park in the BaPhalaborwa Local Municipality.
In addition to the land restoration, the Minister also approved a financial compensation award of R120 million of which R20 million has been paid to 485 households and the remaining R100 million will be used for community development projects within Maseke village where the claimants are currently residing under Chief Malatji.
The financial compensation award was in respect of land that was not feasible to restore due to over-capitalisation and high value developments.
The Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Land Reform, Honourable Ms Pam Tshwete (MP) cordially invites members of the media to a ceremony to hand over the Title Deed for the restored land.
The ceremony will take place as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Time: 11h00
Venue: Nyathi Farm, BaPhalaborwa
To confirm your attendance, please contact Mr Nicolas Magada on 082 465 7848 email: ANMagada@ruraldevelopment.gov.za and or Mr Phineas Maluleke on (015) 284 6300 Cell: 083 578 9114 email: HPMaluleke@ruraldevelopment.gov.za by Wednesday, 26 April 2014
Enquiries:
Nicolas Magada
Tel: 015 284 6300
Cell: 082 465 7848
