Ramaphosa appoints committee to accelerate land reform in South Africa
What happened
On July 7, 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed an Inter-Ministerial Committee on land reform. Chaired by Deputy President David Mabuza, the nine-member committee is tasked with coordinating and implementing measures to accelerate land redistribution and address spatial inequality. The committee will also manage agricultural support and land development programs.
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Why it matters
The appointment is intended to accelerate land redistribution to redress historical injustice. The comprehensive program aims to bring more producers into the agricultural sector, make more land available for cultivation, and strengthen the economy of South Africa.
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Who's involved
- Cyril RamaphosaPresident who appointed the Inter-Ministerial Committee on land reform
- South AfricaThe country where the land redistribution and agricultural development program is being implemented
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- National TreasurySpeculative
National Treasury might face increased costs due to required budget reallocation for land support.
- South AfricaSpeculative
South Africa's agricultural sector could see changes in supply and demand as land becomes available for cultivation.
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The entities involved
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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