The Committees assessed progress with regard to land redistribution and provisional complementary support services. It focussed on the interventions of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). The Committees sought to assess progress being made towards achieving outcome 7 of the MTSF which aims to ensure "vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities and food security for all".