MOST READ | Farm given to rich ‘beneficiary’ after successful black farmer removed A wealthy businessperson received a state farm as a “beneficiary” after a black farmer who successfully farmed there for eight years was removed
Luyolo Makaula , who is from Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal, recently added this piece of land to his already considerable property portfolio, after Vuyani Zigana, a stock farmer, was removed by the state.
He started small, but eventually ended up with a significant herd of cattle, and flocks of sheep and goats. He also constructed feeding kraals and breeding camps. Zigana and his family lived on the farm and were entirely self-sufficient. Rapport has since established that Groove Park was awarded to Makaula. The Rapport journalist initially contacted Makaula on the supposition that he was interested in purchasing the farm, after which he identified himself.
A third farm, Rooipoort, which is located near Kokstad, is registered in the name of Loyisa Consulting & Projects, a closed corporation of which Makaula is one of three directors. Zigana’s plight has already been brought to the attention of Thoko Didiza, the minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development, on two occasions – by the African Independent Congress’ Lulama Ntshayisa and, last month, by the DA’s Annette Steyn.
“They wanted to know everything and wanted to see all my documentation in respect of the farm. When they were leaving, they said they were going to speak to Makaula and hand over a report to the director-general on Monday. The director-general seemingly has a meeting with minister Didiza about the matter on Wednesday,” said Zigana.
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