NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 641
QUESTION 641 FOR WRITTEN REPLY TO MR K A SINCLAIR (COPE-NC) ASKED TO THE
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:
Whether she can provide reasons, according to her analysis, for the turmoil
and unrest that transpired in the Western Cape agricultural sector during
November 2012; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details.
Reply
Yes. My Department has compiled a comprehensive report on the strike action
and related protests, which will be presented to the Minister of Labour in
order to report to Cabinet. This report details the documented reasons for
the strike, the perspectives of parties involved, and the interventions of
government in the interests of the sector.
Once considered by Cabinet this report may be released.