On 10 October 2022, the provincial office and officials from other stakeholders conducted site inspections in Straatsdrift and Tshwaro Farms. On 11 October 2022, the provincial office held a human rights dialogue to discuss the observations and challenges faced by the dwellers of Straatsdrift farms and other surrounding farms, including Tshwaro Farms. The dialogue also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to explore opportunities for the speedy resolution of all complaints and challenges raised by the affected farm dwellers.

At the dialogue of 11 October 2022, it was agreed that a follow-up engagement would be conducted on 5 December 2022 to provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to give feedback on the steps taken in the intervening period to respond to the human rights challenges observed during the site inspections of 10 October 2022.

The follow-up engagement will be conducted as follows:

Date: 05 December 2022

Time: 09:00

Venue: Municipal Council Chambers – Ramotshere Moiloa, Zeerust

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For further information contact the SAHRC North West Provincial Manager, Ms. Shirley Mlombo, on 083 575 1893 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the SAHRC North West Senior Legal Officer, Ms Zama Luthuli, on 067 173 8817 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.