1. PRESENTATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LAND AND MINERAL RESOURCES
STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE COMMISSION ON RESTITUTION OF LAND RIGHTS,
PRESENTATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LAND AND MINERAL RESOURCES
11 JULY 2014

2. MANDATE FOR RESTITUTION OF LAND RIGHTS
The mandate for restitution emanates from section 25 (7) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No108 of 1996).
Restitution (of land rights) is one of the four pillars of Government’s Land Reform Programme, the others being redistribution; tenure reform; and development.
Restitution of land rights is implemented under the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act 22 of 1994).
This Act establishes the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights (CRLR) and the Land Claims Court (LCC).
The functions of the CRLR are to solicit and investigate claims for land restitution and to prepare them for settlement. The LCC adjudicates disputes emanating from the restitution process.

3. VISION & MISSION OF THE CRLR
Vision A Commission of excellence that ensures effective, efficient and speedily redress is provided to all those that were dispossessed through racially based land dispossession. Mission We exist to provide equitable redress to victims of racially motivated land dispossession, in line with the provisions of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994)

4. PLANNING CONTEXT
The context for the strategic plan for is the National Development Plan, the Medium Term Strategic Framework and revised land reform policy, legislative and implementation framework (Green paper and subsequent policies).
Rural Development and Land Reform is implemented as part of reversing the legacy of the 1913 Natives Land Act.
Restitution planning is therefore aligned to the following:
The National Development Plan and The National Growth Path
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (and outcome 7)
3 principles of land reform, single land tenure system and support institutions
The reopening of lodgement of claims for 5 years, and other priorities of Government set out in the State of the Nation Address

5. ALIGNMENT TO THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
To address rural poverty; the NDP states that “rural communities require greater social economic and political opportunities”, and Land Reform is one of the initiatives identified to create opportunities for economic transformation.
The Restitution Programme will contribute directly to the NDP goals of building a united country and resolving historical injustices by restoring land rights or providing alternative redress to persons and communities dispossessed of rights in land as a result of past racially discriminatory laws or practices.
The redress to be provided to restitution beneficiaries will be a catalyst for development and social cohesion.

6. ALIGNMENT WITH MTSF & DRDLR STRATEGIC PLAN
The strategic plan of the CRLR is aligned with the strategic objectives and goals of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR)
The Programme shall contribute to the priority of sustainable land reform, through restoration of land rights or other forms of redress that will serve as catalyst for development.
1457 new claims will be settled and 983 claims will be finalised in the MTEF period
The Programme shall contribute to policy and legislation development: the reopening and exceptions to the 1913 Natives Land Act cut off date policies and legislation.
The Programme shall prioritise the settlement of claims in the 27 priority districts and other areas targeted for infrastructure development.

7. THE APPROACH
To realise the vision and mission, the strategy has three key components:
Land rights restored in order to support land reform and agrarian transformation by 2019
Lodgement of restitution land claims reopened for people who did not meet the 1998 deadline
Organisational change management
The approach and identification of these components emerge from the mandate of the Commission, emerging policy and legislation as well as key findings from a process evaluation done via the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency.

8. STRATEGIC OUTCOME-ORIENTED GOALS OF THE CRLR
STRATEGIC GOAL
GOAL STATEMENT
Land rights restored in order to support land reform and agrarian transformation by 2019
Restoration of land rights or equitable redress to those dispossessed of rights in land as a result of past racially discriminatory laws or practices
Lodgement of restitution land claims reopened for people who did not meet the 198 deadline
Solicit and receive claims for restitution of land rights by 30 June 2019, subject to enactment of the Restitution Amendment Act, 2014
Organisational change management
Improved corporate governance and service excellence through the operationalization of an autonomous Commission, a strengthened legal framework, improved business information and communication

9. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE CRLR
OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
Land rights restored
Land rights restored in order to support land reform and agrarian transformation by 2019
Redress land rights lost after 1913
Lodgment of restitution land claims reopened for people who did not meet the 1998 deadline
Improved governance and service delivery
Organisational change management

10. ANNUAL MTEF TARGETS FOR STRATEGIC GOAL
Strategic Objective Statement
Performance indicator
Audited/Actual Performance
Estimated performance 2013/14
Medium-term targets
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
4.1
Land rights restored in order to support land reform and agrarian transformation by 2019
Number of land claims settled
118
416
602
230
379 revised target
463 revised target
615
Number of claims finalised 60
209
376
208
239 revised target
373 revised target
371
Number of phases of projects approved
New Indicator 53 62 76
Number of claims lodged by 1998 to be researched
1445
2660
1530

11. ANNUAL MTEF TARGETS FOR STRATEGIC GOAL
Strategic Objective Statement
Performance indicator
Audited/Actual Performance
Estimated performance 2013/14
Medium-term targets
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
4.2
Lodgment of restitution land claims reopened for people who did not meet the 1998 deadline
Number of sites where claims can be lodged
New Indicator
14 lodgement offices opened and functional
14 lodgement offices functional
9 mobile units
23 lodgement offices functional

12. Performance Indicator
QUARTERLY TARGETS 2014/15
Performance Indicator
Reporting
Period
Annual target
Quarterly targets
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
4.1.1
Number of land claims settled
Quarterly
379 51 91
107
130
4.1.2
Number of claims finalised
239 42 59 66 72
4.1.3
Number of phases of projects 53 15 14 12
4.1.4
Number of claims lodged by 1998 to be researched
1445
375
380
310
4.2.1
Number of lodgement offices functional
14 Lodgment offices opened and functional
11 Lodgement offices opened and functional
3 Lodgment offices opened and functional -

13. Overview of APP 2014/15

14. Overview of APP 2014/15

15. Performance Indicator
Overview of APP 2014/15
Strategic Objective
Performance Indicator
Medium Term Targets
2014/15
Quarterly Breakdown
National Target
Provincial Targets Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4.1
Restoration of land rights and alternative forms of equitable redress by 2019
Number of lodgement offices functional
14 lodgement offices opened and functional
Eastern Cape 2 1
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
North West
Northern Cape
Western Cape 14 6 5 3

16. Outstanding Claims

17. BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR 2014/15
The original baseline allocated in the MTEF template was R3,1b. An amount of R4,3b was requested in the MTEF bid. The final amount that was allocated was R2,3b which is only 53% of the budget.

18. BUDGET ALLOCATION PER PROVINCE
The blue line represents the original baseline allocation per office. The red line indicates the MTEF bid from each office and the green line represents the amount received per office.

19. GOODS AND SERVICES BUDGET ALLOCATION PER PROVINCE.
14/15 Goods & Services (0'000)
Province
14/15 Original Baseline
14/15 MTEF request
14/15 Final Allocation
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
North West
Northern Cape
Western Cape
N.office
Total budget

20. G&S BUDGET ALLOCATION PER PROVINCE
The gray/blue line represents the original baseline allocation per office. The red line indicates the MTEF bid from each office and the gold line represents the amount received per office.

21. Thank You