House Chair, it is good and proper that I speak before the Inkosi [Chief] so that I can pave the way. We are all looking forward to the amendment of Section 25 and also waiting for the scientific and smart system that is going to be used when expropriating land without compensation.
The mandate and priorities of this department should be in line and are in line with the National Development Plan. Land reform should include the rural areas and also create jobs and alleviate poverty which is one of the triple challenges facing our country.
Therefore, now, we should provide food security because our people have long been living in poverty. So it is important now that you should provide food security. Of course, the people in the land now should be given proper skills so they know exactly what is it they can do with the land that is being given to them.
The mission and vision of this department is that, "vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities." This mission now must be accomplished for the purpose of having our people living in a better place in their land.
Land ownership is very crucial because it brings dignity to the people of Africa more especially those that were previously disadvantaged. So the partnership with all sectors of society will bring about the integrated development and the social cohesion that is always spoken about. We support this report. Thank you very much.