Vision A CRLR of excellence that ensures that effective, efficient and speedy redress is provided to victims of racially based land dispossessions. 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), as amended. Values We uphold the following values: •    We value and encourage diversity and will not discriminate against anyone. We uphold the rights of individuals as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. •    We strive to be transparent, accountable and responsive in all the services we offer to claimants and other stakeholders, in order to ensure equitable redress. •    We strive towards maintaining high service standards through improved business processes and a focus on ethical and professional operational principles. •    We ensure that we have a dedicated, loyal, results-oriented, professional and people-focused workforce that is passionate and committed to serve the people of South Africa. •    In collaboration with all stakeholders, the CRLR will comply with all laws of this country and will not pass any legislation that is in conflict with the Constitution.

Chief Land Claims Commissioner,  Ms Nomfundo Ntloko

Purpose
The purpose of the restitution programme is the settlement of land restitution claims under the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act 22 of 1994). The CRLR is responsible for investigating and processing restitution claims. The CRLR also develops and coordinates restitution policies and oversees restitution court cases. 
 
Strategic Objective
The strategic objective of the CRLR is the restitution of rights in land or awards of alternative forms of equitable redress to claimants, within Medium Term Expenditure Framework budgetary allocation.

Reflecting on 30 Years of the the Restitution Programme

1. Media Advisory: CRLR commemorates 30 years of the Restitution of Land Rights Act

2. Event Flyer

2. FAQs

Media/Notices

1. Commission on Restitution of Land Rights updates beneficiaries on payment delays

2. Know the Status of Your Land 

Documents

Contact Details

Purpose
To provide for spatial planning and land use management services.

Functions
1. Develop policy and standards, provide support and monitor implementation of SPLUM Spatial Data Infrastructure legislation and capacitate organs of state
2. Provide spatial development frameworks, spatial information and environmental planning services
3. Provide integrated spatial planning support
4. Provide financial and administrative support services

Purpose

The Branch: Rural Development was founded on the National Development Plan 2030, Chapter 6: An Integrated and Inclusive Rural Economy. It exists to serve as a catalyst and to facilitate, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of the Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy, Comprehensive Rural Development Programme, and other related policies, frameworks, and programmes.

Strategic Objective

Outcome 6 Integrated and Inclusive Rural Economy.

Sub-Programmes:

1. National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC): Provides youth development and economic upliftment.
2. Rural Infrastructure Development (RID): Facilitates infrastructure development in rural areas.
3. Technology Research and Development (TRD): Develops and adapts innovative and appropriate technologies in rural areas.

Chief Directorates:

1. Chief Directorate: Rural Development Co-ordination
2. Chief Directorates: Rural Infrastructure Development Region 1 (Eastern Cape, Kwa Zulu-Natal, Northern Cape    and Western Can) and Region 2 (Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West)
3. Chief Directorate: National Rural Youth Services Corps (NARYSEC)
4. Chief Directorate: Technology, Research and Development 

Policies

1. Infrastructure Development in Rural Areas Policy as of 2024
2. NARYSEC Policy as of 2022

Contact Details
600 Lillian Ngoi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002
Tel: 012 312 9335 / 9332

Land Redistribution

Purpose: To develop land tenure reform policies, procedures and products

Functions:
- Develop land rights policies, systems and products.
- Ensure the registration and management of Communal Property Institution (CPI) .
- Develop communal tenure security policies, systems and products.
- Provide information, risk and compliance management
- Legislation and Forms
- Affidavit
- Application form Land titles adjustment in terms of the land titles adjustment act, no. 111 of 1993
- National Policy for beneficiary selection and land allocation
- Commission 2 Communal Land Governance and Institutional Arrangements
- Communal Land Indaba programme
- COMMUNAL LAND INDABA Summary of Recommendations

Notices

The Extended Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act Gazette Notice for 2024 and 2025

Events

The minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Mzwanele Nyhontso, is to participate in the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM), in collaboration with the Government of Mexico, through Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI), will convene the 7th High-level Forum on United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management under the theme - “Accelerating Implementation: Achieving Resilience” in México City from 8 – 10 October 2024.

Purpose
To facilitate and promote food security and agrarian reform programmes and initiatives. 

Functions
1. Provide national frameworks to promote sustainable household food security programmes
2. Develop and provide strategic support to farmers and cooperatives
3. Facilitate the provision of DALRRD education and Training in support of sustainable growth and equitable participation in the sector
4. Provide national extension support services
5. Provide sound development finance services for development of DALRRD programmes
6. Facilitate the mainstreaming of rural women, youth, persons with disabilities  and  vulnerable groups (i.e. farm workers, communities. etc.)  in  Branch initiatives

Reports

1. National Food and Nutrition Security Survey Report