Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Act

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Act

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The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform executes its legislative mandate empowered by the following acts: The Restitution of Land Rights Act (1994) provides for the restitution of rights in land to persons or communities dispossessed of such rights after 19 June 1913.
Vision
A Commission of excellence that ensures that effective, efficient and speedy redress is provided to all those who were dispossessed of their land rights through racially motivated laws or practices after 19 June 1913.
Mission
We exist to provide equitable redress to victims of racially motivated land dispossession, in line with the provisions of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994).
Purpose
The purpose of the restitution programme is to provide equitable redress to victims of racially motivated land dispossession, in line with the provisions of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994).
Objective
To resolve restitution claims within the target period, through negotiated settlements that restore land rights, or award alternative forms of equitable redress to claimants.
Intended Impact
-Facilitate access to land by victims of racially-motivated land dispossessions that took place under the previous government
-Poverty alleviation through sustainable development on restored land, as well as improved livelihoods
-Foster the rights of vulnerable groups, in terms of ownership and participation in economic activities
-Foster national reconciliation and stability.
The Rights of Land Owners and Claimants
If you were dispossessed of a land right after 19 June 1913, in terms of racially discriminatory laws and practices, you are entitled to restitution of that right or equitable redress. All claims are against the State, no one may be deprived of property except in terms of law of general application. All interested parties are invited to engage in the process of negotiating the settlement of a claim. The restitution process is implemented in line with the provisions of Section 25 of the Constitution of South Africa, which places an emphasis on equitable redress.