April 2022

An ANC economic policy document is published which contains new proposals on land reform, including the creation of an Agricultural Development Agency tasked with creating policy and processes to facilitate land donations to black farmers, and the creation of incentive mechanisms – such as enabling BEE recognition – for farmers who donate land or provide support to black farmers. Furthermore, the agency will manage a Land Reform Fund (which the Land Bank will house), record and monitor progress on land transactions and advise on partners for black farmers.

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