Winds of change problematic says MEC Winde
Natalie
Malgas
03 July 2014
The policy on land reform and restitution seeks to give farmworkers 50 percent ownership of the farms they work in.
Ministerial Spokesperson, Bronwynne Jooste, added this campaign counters theWestern Cape
Western Cape MEC of
Economic Opportunities Alan Winde said land reform must take place sooner
rather than later. However, MEC Winde
has raised his concern regarding the new released policy paper, saying this
will scare away investment and it adds policy uncertainty in the agricultural
sector.
The policy on land reform and restitution seeks to give farmworkers 50 percent ownership of the farms they work in.
Ministerial Spokesperson, Bronwynne Jooste, added this campaign counters the
Winde recommended
alternatives to the proposed policy such as: models with proven track records
or the investigation of new models based on the partnership with government and
the agriculture sector.
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