Deputy Speaker, what we have done, amongst other things, particularly relating to the three questions the hon member is asking, is to create that recapitalisation and development programme for that reason.
We have this strategic partnership. We have created 1 503 permanent jobs out of it. That is just for continuing development after recapitalisation. During the recapitalisation period, which is ongoing, we have created 3 656 jobs that are running during the recapitalisation period. That is happening as we speak. We have more than 300 farms under recapitalisation. We are doing a lot of work in terms of ensuring that there are jobs.
As far as equal opportunity is concerned, I wish the hon members were watching Dr John Purchase on AgriTV this morning discussing the Green Paper on Land Reform to just hear what they say about how optimistic they are, as farmers, now that they are part of the whole engagement with regard to this question of creating opportunities.
AgriSA's CEO and legal advisor had a meeting with me on Friday last week. They were saying to me that there are challenges with regard to evictions and so on. So, we want to pilot one of the institutions that we want to create in terms of solving problems. We have already agreed to set up a team. They appreciate the fact that the Land Rights Management Board is an institution that can solve most problems out of court.
These new institutions which we as the department are creating are actually becoming more appreciated by farmers as they sit with us in developing policies on six themes based on the Green Paper. I'm very excited about that and I'm sure the hon members following that will also be excited. Thank you.
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