NATIONAL NEWS - Speaking at the Landbou Weekblad and Agri-SA Land and Agricultural Summit that got underway in Bela Bela on Thursday 23 August, Mabuza urged farmers to continue to work hard, invest in their farms and increase production.

The two-day conference got underway after the National Assembly in February this year adopted a motion to amend the Constitution so as to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation.

Agri-SA President Dan Kriek said given South Africa’s history, one has to acknowledge the effects of colonialism on the country.

Mabuza stressed the importance of making land accessible to people who want to ‘work the land’ and put it to productive use so that the productive capacity of the country is maximized.

In the same vein, government strongly spoke out against land grabs, saying that government will protect land while supporting farmers.

It has further stated that it will not tolerate any acts of violence and intimidation that seek to undermine its efforts to ensure the stability of the country. 

Read more in South Cape Forum, as well as online.

Article: SAnews.gov.za

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