The budget for this programme increased from R2.1billion in 2010/11 to R4.2 billion in 2011/12, reflecting a real increase of 88.7%. It is expected to escalate over the MTEF period at an average annual rate of 29.8% in normal terms. The Committee welcome an increase in the allocation. It could help address the inequities in patterns of land ownership through proactive acquisition of land for needy rural households and emerging black commercial farmers. In addition, those farm dwellers and workers could receive legal representation through the Land Rights Management Facility. Most importantly is the provision for recapitalization and development of distressed land reform projects/farms.