2007
2 May 2007
Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs adv. Dirk du Toit cordially
invites members of the foreign, national and local media to join him on his
tour to Motheo district in Bloemfontein on 11 to 12 May 2007.
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.
The purpose of the tour is to showcase successful Land Reform Projects, Land
Redistribution and Tenure Security/Settlement Projects in the Motheo District
in Bloemfontein and to review 2006/7 financial year.
Details of the tour are as follows:
Date: 11 May 2007
Activity: Media Briefing
Time: 18h00
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel (Bloemfontein) Free State
Date: 12 May 2007
Activity: Visit the first project: Thusong Farmer workers project (ESTA)
Time: 08h30
Activity: Visit the second project: Kgotleng Land reform (Settlement and
Land Acquisition Grant)
Time: 10h00
Activity: Visit third project: Stephen Bopheka (Land Reform for Agricultural
Development)
Time: 12h00
The Department will provide accommodation for the night Of 11 May 2007 in
Bloemfontein; meals and transport included.
Please RSVP on or before 8 May 2007 and please specify whether the
department should provide you with transport and accommodation by calling:
Solly Phetla
Tel: 012 312 8112
Cell: 082 577 5668
Kholiswa Mdluli
Tel: 051 400 4200
Cell: 082 577 5723
Issued by: Department of Agriculture
2 May 2007
