In 2007, the government's privatisation process was put on hold because of the land claims process. It consequently placed Komatiland Forests and Safcol on hold for a five-year window period while land claims were being addressed. This situation still remained and has resulted in the uncertainty. The Minister wanted to bring certainty about Safcol's role. Various options were considered on what would become of Safcol, for example converting it into a developmental agency. The Minister had tasked the DPE to come up with options. What would be the most effective developmental role for Safcol in terms of its reach and impact if it were privatised? What would be needed for it to play a role? This report was due for completion in June 2011, while being cognisant of the report on the review of SOEs which was due at the end of February. All of this would impact on Safcol's position, which was predicated on the fact that Safcol had to return to commercial viability.