Report on N’wandlamharhi (Mala-Mala) CPA and Rama CPA Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Background 2. N’wandlamarhi CPA 3. Rama CPA

1. BACKGROUND During the presentation of the 2014/15 CPA Annual Report the Department was advised that it will be invited to report to the Portfolio Committee regularly on the developments in Rama CPA, N’wandlamharhi (Mala-mala) CPA and Rienvasmaak Trust. This report presents an update of the developments in N’wandlamharhi and Rama CPAs.

2. N’WANDLAMHARHI CPA Challenges At the time of registration of this CPA some claimants left out membership list because some villages were not verified. The delays in finalising the verification process is creating a schism within the CPA. The divisions are also finding expression within the CPA Executive Committee. Some CPA members are unhappy with the way the committee is managing the affairs of the CPA. The delayed verification also affects the payment of dividends to the members

2. N’WANDLAMHARHI CPA…2 Interventions As a result of these challenges the Department appointed an LRMF panelist. The panelist was tasked with facilitating the verification of claimants who were not verified and to rationalise CPA structures. The committee members are not keen to finalise the verification and to separate their land-holding from the business.

2. N’WANDLAMHARHI CPA…3 Current status: An interim structure was established following the intervention of the Department. This structure will amongst others be responsible for assisting with the verification of community members who were left out when the first verification was done.

3. RAMA CPA Challenges The Department made preparations for the AGM to be held at a secure venue outside the villages. On the day of the nomination meeting some members decided to go to a party which was arranged by the Chairperson of the CPA. Other members decided to stay at home due to intimidation and fear. The climate of fear and intimidation has permeated this CPA to the point of paralysis.

3. RAMA CPA…2 Interventions Following the aborted meeting the Department held a number of meetings with the concerned group with a view to getting the AGM process on track. In a meeting with the concerned group and their lawyer it was decided that the Department must institute an enquiry into the affairs of the CPA. Prior to that enquiry the Department has to request information from the CPA

3. RAMA CPA…3 Current status A letter was written to the CPA committee requesting them to submit the CPA documents. The letter will be followed by a Subpoena if the documents are not submitted. After the Subpoena a Notice of Enquiry will be issued on Committee members. This will be a parallel process to the investigations that are conducted by the Auditors and the court process.

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