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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