Deputy Speaker, the ad hoc committee under the chairpersonship of hon Thibedi must be commended for the sterling work it has done upon the very successful completion of its mandate. My special thanks must go to the chairperson and all members of the committee. Hon Deputy Speaker, the Natives Land Act was the beginning of a very dark era for the majority of South Africans. We cannot rewrite the past but we can heal the future, and the committee has taken great strides in this regard.
The committee worked tirelessly and conducted all of its activities at the highest standard. Having said this, one must point out the fact that there are successes and failures regarding the CPAs. Regarding successes, those who received their land back are happy and content. The assistance from government has made beneficiaries realise the importance of working these farms. More funding, however, is required. Regarding failures, identification of strategic partners remains a challenge with some of them losing CPA funding and disappearing. Regarding challenges, traditional leaders in some areas see CPAs as competing structures because the land was taken from communities under their leadership. This is the creation of a new structure on top of an existing structure. Deputy Speaker, in conclusion, our committee was warmly welcomed in all provinces we visited as the approach by government to reopen land claims. It was a pleasure to serve on this committee. I thank you. [Applause.]