The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform cordially invites members of the media to a media briefing to be held on 4 February 2013, Protea Hotel, Hatfield in Pretoria. 2013 marks 100 years since the promulgation of the 1913 Natives Land Act, a discriminatory piece of legislation through which the majority of black South Africans were dispossessed of their land rights.
The horrendous effects of the implementation of the 1913 Natives Land Act by the previous regime are evident everywhere across the country.
Eighteen years since the democratic government came into office; decisive, progressive strides have been made to reverse the negative legacy of a prejudiced legislation effected by the apartheid government.
The Deputy Minister Lechesa Tshenoli will share amongst others information on the following work of the department:
- 2013 project (the 1913 land act centenary)
- reopening of the lodgement of land claims
- The Commemoration of the 1913 Land Act
- The progress of Rural Development and Land Reform in the province.
The event is scheduled as follows:
Date: 4 February 2013
Venue: Protea Hotel, Hatfield, Burnett street, opposite Hatfield Plaza just next to ocean basket
Time: 10h00 to 12h00
Transport to the event will be provided, therefore Journalists should RSVP before: 1 February 2013, 10h00, to make necessary arrangements.
For RSVP and further information regarding the event kindly contact the following officials:
Ms Emmaculate Cindi:
Tel: 012 432 4200/4234
Cell: 071 850 1739
Mr Tshifhiwa Tshikudo
Tel: 012 310 6500
Cell: 071 850 1805
