Land Reform Minister and ANC Government play legal games with Limpopo land claim – DA to seek answers
4 October 2019
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Thoko Didiza, following claims from her Department that Government will not appeal a verdict which compels them to sell Nooitgedacht farm in Limpopo, to Mr. David Rakgase.
However, the DA has information which states that the Department sought leave to appeal the North Gauteng High Court’s landmark ruling.
The DA is seeking clarity on this matter. Should the State have any plans to withdraw its appeal against this judgement, it should do so officially and not play with the emotions of Mr Rakgase who has been longing to own the land he has successfully worked and made productive for almost 30 years.
The ANC government merely pretends to care about the empowerment of black emerging farmers, whereas in reality they are dishonest politicians who exploit the real frustrations and hardships of people to gain votes, amass power and wealth.