Hon House Chair, the Fifth Parliament resolved on the amendment of section 25 of the Constitution to usher in the redistribution of land without compensation. Hon Minister, why are continuing to issue title deeds when we have agreed that land is going to be expropriated without compensation and put all the land under the custodianship of the state for equal redistribution? Are these title deeds still relevant hon
Minister, after having made that amendment on section 25 of the Constitution? Thank you. [Applause.]
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL
DEVELOPMENT: The distribution and the handing out of title deeds to our people do not negate the redistribution of land. In fact it does enhance it. The point that the hon member is making, I am sure he is confusing positions of a political party with what we have agreed on. I think that there is total agreement amongst us, especially from this side and the EFF that land must be expropriated without compensation.
The issue that the hon member is now venturing into, in my little recollection, it might be an issue that belongs to a particular political party. Maybe when we begin to debate that we might perhaps agree or not agree. Thank you very much. [Applause.]
Question 184:
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL
DEVELOPMENT: Chair, as government led by the ANC, we are guided by the respect of the Constitution of our country.
Chapter 3 of the Constitution puts emphasis on corporative governance. Section 41 of the Constitution conjoins us to preserve peace, national unity and indivisibility of the republic.
It also provides effective, transparent, accountable and coherent government for the republic and its people. It also speaks about co- operating with one another in mutual trust and good faith by amongst other things, informing each other and consulting one another on matters of common interest, co-ordinating our actions and legislation with one another.
Therefore, it is very important for the three spheres of government to work together and ensure policy realignment without encroaching on each other's competency. We note with concern the allegations of some of the municipalities and individuals intended on hastily disposing land to undermine the process of amending section 25 of the Constitution.
On this, we want to be firm and say, any intention to undermine the expropriation of land without compensation
will be no tolerated at all. Thank you very much. [Applause.]
Setswana: