Chairperson, the ANC-led government remains committed to the process of the amendment of the Constitution to ensure increased agricultural production, integrated human settlements in order to address apartheid spatial planning and for use to support manufacturing. The Expropriation Bill currently underway to provide for the ... A Land Redistribution Bill will be
introduced and the process to amend section 25 of the Constitution is underway.
The Extension of Security of Tenure Act, Esta, of 1997 is one of the instruments available to protect one of the most vulnerable groups in our society, especially farmworkers. The Esta is currently being revamped to ensure greater protection to farm dwellers and farmworker.
In the mini plenary last week, the important issue raised was the importance of the twin pillars of security and economic development. In addressing the triple challenge, the land question must be addressed. Land is dignity and security. Thank you, Chairperson. [Time expired.]
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