Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Government moves to reclaim occupied state land near Grabouw

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The government is heading back to court to reclaim about 2,000 hectares of state-owned land at Knoflokskraal near Grabouw, where some properties are allegedly being used as holiday homes, Airbnb rentals and restaurants. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the land, occupied during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, is intended for forestry, investment and job creation. Phemelo speaks to Minister Dean Macpherson about the legal action and plans for the land.
14 Oct 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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