Thank you, House Chair, hon Deputy Minister thank very much for your comprehensive response, however, I hope you will agree with me that the intention of the amendment to the Communal Property Association Act of 1996 was to address many challenges that the department had experience in implementing the act over the years. These challenges range from literacy to
capacity in as-far-as the capabilities of CPAs is concerned. In view of the latter, what role will the recent Amendment Bill play in ensuring effective operations of the CPAs? Thank you.
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL
DEVELOPMENT (Mr M Skwatsha): The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, particularly the fifth administration had been going through the amendments with the very fine comb, in order to look at exactly the limitations the hon member is referring to. Therefore, the amendments are specifically to address the limitations, trying to close all gaps and make sure that there is smooth running. One of the problems that we do have is also the laxity and the members themselves, not taking serious the period of making sure that the executive is accountable.
I have referred also to the fact that the department does all sports training in relation to these people so that they can better understand. You are dealing here with people who are now administering large assets, large quantities of money and therefore they should be so
empowered to understand their role and the fact that the resources are not necessarily theirs. It is for the sake of the general membership of the respective CPAs. Thank you.
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