The concept for Agri-park draws from existing models both, locally and abroad, including educational/experimental farms, collective farming, farmer-incubator projects, agri-clusters, eco-villages, and urban-edge allotments and market gardens.
These models may exist on both public and private lands. Agri-parks can serve as transition zones between urban and agricultural uses.
The term evokes the traditional model of an agricultural business park or hub, where multiple tenants and owners operate under a common management structure.
Agri-parks provide networks of contacts between producers, markets and processors, but also provide the physical infrastructure required for the transforming industries.
The focus of the Agri-park is primarily the processing of 'agricultural products' (and the mix of 'non-agricultural' industries may be low or non-existent). Of prime importance will be linkages between the parks and surrounding agricultural land for production;
The Agri-park approach will include the selection and training of smallholder farmers, as well as selecting farms per province for the placement, incubation and training of unemployed agricultural graduates and other agro-entrepreneurs
The Agri-Park Programme forms part of Government's undertaking to review all land reform policies as enunciated in the 2011 Green Paper on Land Reform and the support that needs to be provided;
The model will have a strong social mobilisation component so that black farmers and agri-business entrepreneurs are actively mobilised and organised to support this initiative.
The DRDLR's strategic partnerships with key government departments such as the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation and other spheres of govt.
State land will be used for both production and processing (the 25 state farms per Province, linked to the DRDLR's Animal and Veld Management Programme).
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The establishment of Agri-park need to adherence to the 10 principles guiding their development with vigor:
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An Agri-park is a networked innovation system of agro-production, processing, logistics, marketing, training and extension services, located in District Municipalities. As a network it enables a market-driven combination and integration of various agricultural activities and rural transformation services. The AP will comprise of three basic components:
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A Farmer Production Support Unit (FPSU) can start out very small, on a farm, but may grow, overtime, into a fully fledged stand alone facility. Below are a few activities that are proposed to be located at the FPSU.
Clarification of terms: FPSU
Farmer Production Support Unit (FPSU): Are Centers (more than one per district) of:
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An Agri-hub (AH) focusses primarliy on agro-processing, but will also house innovation centers, training facilities, district wide administration facilities and larger logistic centers and storage facilities, below is a non-exhaustive list of the possible activities that could be found at a AH. At this stage there is only one Agri-hub designated per District Municipality.
Clarification of terms: AH
Agri-hub: Agri-hubs are located in central places with in a District Municipality, preferably places both sufficient, physical and social infrastructure to accommodate:
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The Rural Urban Market Center (RUMC) type facility will be located on or in a Metropolitan area. The reason for this is that it is these areas that create the market for the farmers. It is envisaged that Agri-hub (one per district) will share services provided at the RUMCs.
Carification of terms: RUMC
A Rural Urban Marketing Center (RUMC): RUMCs are located on periphery of large urban areas, these facilities provide:
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Agri-parks are found in all 44 Districts of the Country. It is important to remember that an Agri-park covers the entire district and links farmers to farmer production support units and in turn connects the farmer production support units with Agri-hubs where processing takes place and also with Rural Urban Market centers where the products are sold to markets.
The Agri-park model has been designed to be flexible and adaptable to many different spatial scenarios. The Smallholder farmer's needs are central to the Agri-parks design, and the Agri-park network creates the backbone for relationship building and innovation between supplier of inputs, farmers, agro-processors, buyers and market (the consumers).
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The Mangaung Metro encompasses the area of Thaba Nchu that was a larger homeland area under the apartheid regime. This area has been identified as an area of special need and has for this reason been included as a priority area to be developed as and Agri-Hub.
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All farmers can use the services and facilities provided by Agri-parks. CF can use the Agri-park as depicted below. However due to their existing experience and product volumes they may choose to enter the Agri-park network at the Agri-hub or the Rural Urban Market Center, and may opt not to register with the Farmer Production Support Unit, as depicted in the diagram below. It must be noted that the large Commercial Farmer may choose not to use any the services or infrastructure provided in the Agri-park network. On the other hand, the Small Holder Famer will be encouraged to register and use as many of the offerings provided by the Agri-parks network, in order improve market access through bulk buying (reduced input costs), mechanization support, multi-risk insurance support, improved market information, transport support, business service support and extension support. The efficiency of the Agri-parks network will determine its use by farmers.
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• A deed of sale is a legal document that contains the terms of a contract of sale of a piece of land or an apartment in a block of flats and which must be signed by the seller and the buyer or their authorized agents.
· A deed of sale is a legal document that contains the terms of a contract of sale of a piece of land or an apartment in a block of flats and which must be signed by the seller and the buyer or their authorized agents.
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• A copy of a title deed, for information purposes, is obtainable from any Deeds Office upon written application to the Registrar of Deeds and payment of the prescribed fee which changes from time to time. The officials at the information section of a Deeds Office assist members of the public with the completion of the request forms and with the payment of the prescribed fee. Members of the public who have access to the internet may also obtain copies of title deeds by subscribing online to the internet based Deedsweb.
• A replacement copy of a lost or destroyed titled deed is obtainable by enlisting the services of a practicing conveyancer, for the purposes of preparing and lodging the prescribed application for a replacement title deed.
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• Verification of registration of property is achieved by requesting from any Deeds Office a computer printout for the registration facts in respect of the property concerned or, in the case of registered users of the Deedsweb, by obtaining the said computer printout from the Deedsweb.
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• A rates clearance certificate is a certificate issued by a Local Authority and which certifies that all amounts that became due in connection with that property for municipal service fees, surcharges on fees, property rates and other municipal taxes, levies and duties during the two years preceding the date of application for the certificate have been fully paid.
· A rates clearance certificate is a certificate issued by a Local Authority and which certifies that all amounts that became due in connection with that property for municipal service fees, surcharges on fees, property rates and other municipal taxes, levies and duties during the two years preceding the date of application for the certificate have been fully paid.
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• An antenuptial contract is a legal contract entered into by parties before their marriage and which is intended to regulate proprietary consequences of the intended marriage; and in which property may be donated between the prospective spouses. For registration purposes, it is necessary that an antenuptial contract is drafted by a Notary Public and signed in the presents of such Notary Public.
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• By operation of the law, documents that are intended for the registration of transfer or mortgaging (making subject to a bond) property must be prepared by a conveyancer. A conveyancer is an admitted and practicing attorney and who has also been admitted to practice as a conveyancer.
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• Legal steps for followed in the winding up of a deceased estate, that is, transfer of property from the name of a deceased to her/his descendants:
1. Reporting the death to the Master of the High Court that serves the area in which the property concerned is situated.
2. Master appoints a Representative, if value of estate is below R250 000 or appoints an Executor is if the value of the estate exceeds R250 000.
3. The Representative deals with the estate in accordance with the directions of the Master of the High Court.
4. The duties of the Executor, include amongst others, the following:
• the advertising for creditors to lodge claims,
• the preparation of a list of the assets in the estate called an inventory,
• the preparation and advertising of a liquidation and distribution account (L and D account) for the purposes of inviting objections to the L and D account, if any, and finally
• the distribution of the assets.
• The distribution of immovable property is done by means of registration in the Deeds Office and the Representative or Executor, as the case may be, instructs a conveyancer to effect transfer in the Deeds Office.
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• The Deeds Office takes 10 days to deliver a title deed to the conveyancer after registration. It takes 10 days because of the need to complete the necessary administrative actions such as numbering, effecting an authentication seal of office, the performance of quality assurance procedures, information capturing, and scanning for archiving purposes.
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• It is best to contact the conveyancer that dealt with the registration of the transfer of the property into your name, in order to establish the whereabouts of your title deed.
However, please note the following:
1. After registration has taken place in the deeds registry, and after the relevant deed and documents have been microfilmed, same is delivered to the conveyancer;
2. Should transfer of the property occurred simultaneous with the registration of a mortgage bond over such property, then the Deed of Transfer is delivered (together with the Mortgage Bond) to the bond holder (financial institution – Bank);
3. Deeds registries do not keep original documentation / title deeds / mortgage bonds.
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Fraud is defined as "the unlawful and intentional making of a misrepresentation which causes actual and or potential prejudice to another". The elements of fraud are:
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Corruption is defined as any conduct or behaviour, in relation to persons entrusted with responsibilities in public office, which violates their duties as public officials and which is aimed at obtaining undue gratification of any kind for themselves or for others.
"Gratification", includes –
a) Money, whether in cash or otherwise;
b) Any donation, gift, loan, fee, reward, valuable security, property or interest in property of any description, whether movable or immovable, or any other similar advantage;
c) The avoidance of a loss, liability, penalty, forfeiture, punishment or other disadvantage;
d) Any office, status, honor, employment, contract of employment or services, any agreement to give employment or render services in any capacity and residential or holiday accommodation;
e) Any payment, release, discharge or liquidation of any loan, obligation or other liability, whether in whole or in part; and/or
f) any forbearance to demand any money or money's worth or valuable thing.
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• Bribery
It involves the promise, offering or giving of a benefit that improperly affects the actions or decision of the recipient.
• Cover quoting
It involves actions to ensure that a pre-determined service provider wins the bid by a form of collusion between the procurement officer and the service providers.
• Kickbacks
It refers to a part of an income paid to a person having influence over the awarding of a tender by illegal arrangement.
• Abuse of power
It is when a person in a higher position uses that position to improperly influence decisions that are made.
• Nepotism
A person in a position of influence favours one person over the other based on, but not limited to, relationships; ethnic group etc and does not use prescribed criteria to make a decision. This is usually based on personal preference.
• Conflict of interests
An official considers tenders for a contract and awards the tender to a company of which his/ her partner is a director.
• Favouritism
It occurs when a public servant favours relatives and friends, rather than applying an objective evaluation of the suitability of the candidate.
• Embezzlement
It involves theft of resources by a person entrusted with authority and control of such resources.
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Section 34(1) (b) of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCAA) requires that any person who holds a position of authority and who knows or ought reasonably to have known or suspected that any other person has committed offences of theft, fraud, forgery, extortion, uttering of forged document involving R100 000 or more, must report such knowledge or suspicion or cause such knowledge or suspicion to be reported to any police official.
Paragraph 4.4.10 of the Code of Conduct for the Public Service states that an employee in the course of his or her official duties shall report to the appropriate authorities, fraud, corruption, nepotism, maladministration and any other act which constitutes an offence, or which is prejudicial to the public interest.
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An employee who has a concern or suspicion about any act of misconduct or impropriety must raise such with his/her supervisor or senior manager. This may be done verbally or in writing.
An employee who is unable to raise his/her concern or suspicion with his/her supervisor or senior manager, e.g. because the supervisor and/or manager is involved in the alleged act of misconduct or impropriety or does not take any action when the matter is reported to him/her, may raise it with either;
• The Chief Risk Officer;
• The Chief Audit Executive; or
• The Director: Labour Relations.
Alternatively any act of misconduct or impropriety could be reported anonymously to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline.
If the above does not satisfy you, you can also report the matter to the Auditor-General; or the Public Protector.
A member of the Senior Management Services (SMS) to whom an impropriety has been reported, has a duty to report the matter to the Chief Risk Officer and the Chief Audit Executive. Improprieties may be reported anonymously, although it is preferable to provide your name and contact particulars, as this simplifies follow-up queries. The Department has a register in which all improprieties reported will be recorded, and the person who reports the impropriety will receive a reference number which must be quoted if the person makes follow-up queries.
DESIGNATION |
E-MAIL ADDRESS |
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Chief Audit Executive |
Tel: 012 312 8362 | Fax: 012 320 5703 |
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Director: Labour Relations |
Tel: 012 312 9205 | Fax: 012323 8261 |
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Chief Risk Officer |
Tel: 012 312 9705 | Fax: 012 326 0354 |
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Alternatively you can report anonymously to the NACH toll free number 0800 701-701, which is available 24/7 in all eleven official languages or fax to 0800 204-965.
The NACH is independently managed by the Public Service Commission (PSC), which derives its mandate from sections 195 and 196 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
The PSC is tasked and empowered to, amongst others, investigate, monitor and evaluate the organisation and administration of the public service.
If the above does not satisfy you, you can also report the matter to the Auditor-General on Tel: 012 426-8000 Fax: 012 426-8257
OR
The Public Protector on Tel: 012 426-8000
Fax: 012 362-3473 / 086 575-3292
Toll Free: 0800 112-040
Alternatively you can report anonymously to the NACH toll free number 0800 701-701, which is available 24/7 in all eleven official languages or fax to 0800 204-965.
The NACH is independently managed by the Public Service Commission (PSC), which derives its mandate from section 195 and 196 of the Constitution, 1996.
The PSC is tasked and empowered to, amongst others, investigate, monitor and evaluate the organisation and administration of the public service.
If the above does not satisfy you, you can also report the matter to the Auditor-General on Tel: 012 426-8000 Fax: 012 426-8257
OR
The Public Protector on Tel: 012 426-8000
Fax: 012 362-3473 / 086 575-3292
Toll Free: 0800 112-040
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The Department's vision, as encapsulated in the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP), is to create vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities. CRDP includes redistributing 30% of the country's agricultural land; improving food security for the rural poor communities; creating business opportunities; de-congesting and rehabilitating over-crowded former homeland areas; and expanding opportunities for women, youth, people with disabilities and older persons who stay in rural areas.
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The government has asserted that the fight against poverty still remains the cornerstone of government’s focus, and that a new economic and developmental trajectory is necessary for the country to address food insecurity and poverty in the country, especially in the rural areas. Rural development thus becames one of five priorities of government. Consequently, a Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform was established to deliver on this mandate.
In the context of "continuity and change", the Department, building on the successes of the past, has embarked on new ways of ensuring that South Africans living in rural areas can have similar opportunities and enjoy dignity promised by our Constitution, hence CRDP.
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The CRDP undertakes rural development in three phases.
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The sustainability of CRDP is critical. To this end, the department has developed an institutional framework which places the President of the Republic as the political champion of the programme and the Minister for Rural Development and Land Reform as the national political champion. At the provincial level, the Premiers are the provincial political champions and at the local level the MECs and the mayors are the local political champions. Directors-General and the Heads of Departments in provinces are the technical champions of the CRDP. A council of Stakeholders - located within the Offices of Premiers in the provinces and consisting of, amongst others, representatives from Government Departments, business, NGOs, traditional leaders, community and ward committees, etc – steers the programme at the local level, has an oversight responsibility and is a jealous guardian of progress, sustainability and compliance to the rules and spirit of the programme.
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It is important to emphasise that the vision of vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities cannot - and will not – be realised solely by Government.
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s role in the realisation of this vision, is one of a catalyst, a facilitator, an implementer and a coordinator. Key to the success of the programme would be the ability to mobilize, leverage and coordinate sector departments and key role player to attain this vision.
All the three tiers of Government (national, provincial and local), business and organs of civil society, have an indispensable role to play. Rural communities themselves are mobilised and capacitated to participate in the planning, the coordination and in the actual implementation of the CRDP.
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Recapitalisation and Development Programme is the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR)’s initiative to revive farms that were in distress. It is meant to increase agricultural production, guarantee food security, job creation and graduate small scale farming into highly commercialised farming in the agricultural sector.
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The model is designed in such a way that a farm will be funded for five years under close supervision of the department in order to ensure sustainability going forward. For the first year, farms get 100% funding which steadily decreases to 20% by the fifth year?
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The department has selected strategic partners who are experienced farmers themselves, co-operatives who were previously assisting white farmers or commodity organizations who have vested interest on the projects because the sustainability of their businesses depend on agricultural produce. These strategic partners come with their own resources and guarantee uptake or buying of products from the farmers.
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The bigger picture is for the RADP is to make sure that small scale farmers graduate to commercial farmers in the agricultural sector. In this way they become independent producers and enhance food security. Just like any commercial farmers they will contribute in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) .
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The collapsed farms under RADP will be given to black emerging farmers so as to make sure these farmers ultimately become on par with their white counter-parts. In the RADP black farmers will have a chance to contribute to the transformation of the rural economy.
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Selected failed farms acquired since 1994 will be recapitalised and developed. The departmental strategic plan has also incorporated the acquisition of Strategically located land and repossessed properties for redistribution and development. Question: What monitoring and evaluation structures will the department put in place? Answer: Agreements will be signed between the department and Strategic partners and those agreements will stipulate exactly how the reporting mechanism should happen. The department has also initiated routine visits in all the Farms under the recapitalization programme so as to measure the impact made in the process. Two auditing companies have also been appointed for a period of three years to monitor all RAD projects.
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