The first follow-up meeting with regard to evictions and land matters in Jonkershoek is scheduled for 26 June 2006 at 10h00 at the Council Chambers in Stellenbosch. This will be followed by a press conference at the same venue.
In view of the problems affecting the farming community it was decided to have a meeting to resolve the matter in an amicable way and to investigate ways and means for a possible longer term solution. The initial meeting took place on 13 June 2006 at Elsenburg and was attended by amongst others, representatives from the Jonkershoek Crisis Committee, COSATU, Agri Western Cape, Mountain to Ocean (Pty) Ltd, Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch Landbou Genootskap, Women on Farms and the Departments of Agriculture and Land Affairs and the Office of the Premier.
This process of dialogue and constructive engagement in agricultural communities may very well be the first of its kind and may serve as a blueprint for other similar areas in the Province and South Africa.
The following key principles will form the basis of the planned discussions over the next three to six (3-6) months:
Enquiries:
Alie van Jaarsveld
Spokesperson
Ministry of Agriculture: Western Cape
Tel: 021 483 4930
Fax: 021 483 3890
Email: avjaarsv@pgwc.gov.za