The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti will deliver the keynote at the opening of the Second National Khoi-San Dialogue to be held at Mittah Seperepere Centre in Kimberly on 10 to 11 April 2014.
The main aim of the gathering is deliberate on the resolutions taken at the first meeting also known as Kimberely 1, that was hosted by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in April 2013. The purpose of the dialogue between government and Khoi-San communities is find consensus on issues pertaining to the lodgement of land claims as it affects communities disposed before the 1913 Natives Land Act.
Restitution of Land Right Act No 22 of 1994 only allowed those disposed after 1913 qualify for restitution. The creation of exceptions to the 1913 Natives Land Act for heritage sites, historic landmarks and opportunities for the descendants of the Khoi and San will be under discussion.
Media are invited as follows:
Date: 10 April 2014 (media briefing)
Venue: Mittah Seperepere Conference Centre, Kimberley
Time: 13h00
N.B. Transport to the event will be provided, therefore Journalists should RSVP before: 9 April 2014, 12h00, to make necessary arrangements.
For RSVP and further information regarding the events kindly contact the following officials:
Mr Mooketsi Ntsane: Communication Services
Tel: 053 807 5700
Cell: 079 514 3261/ 073 376 7859
E-mail: MPNtsane@ruraldevelopment.gov.za
Mr Tshepo Diale: Communication Services
Tel: 012 312 8532
Cell: 071 850 1751
Enquiries:
Ms Linda Page – Chief Director Communication services
Tel: 012 312 9648
Cell: 083 460 4482
