Department of Rural Development and Land Reform

Poor service

You said: We have been claiming our land claim in zwelpoort for over 20 years and our representative Kate kenana has been not giving us any feedback and telling us she's not aloud to connect finance directly she's the only contact we have at Rural Development and Land Reform when we ask her questions her response is not nice but threating to leave the group we create on WhatsApp to communicate with her I have all the proff and expect a response her name is Kate kenana Name:Kate Land Claim Mobile:*** from National Old Traffic And Safety Building, 9 Bailey Ln, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001 ChatGPT said: I’m really sorry you and your community are going through this. Waiting over 20 years for a land claim with little or no feedback is extremely frustrating and emotionally draining. You absolutely have the right to transparent communication and respectful treatment. Here’s what you can do in a structured way: 1️⃣ Escalate the Matter Formally (In Writing) Instead of relying only on WhatsApp, submit a formal written complaint to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). Include: Your land claim reference number (if you have it) The name of the project (Zwelpoort land claim) Timeline (20+ years) Copies/screenshots of communication Description of lack of feedback and unprofessional conduct Request for official written update Send it to: The Chief Land Claims Commissioner The Provincial Land Claims Office (Gauteng) The Director-General of DALRRD You can also hand-deliver it and request a stamped copy for proof. 2️⃣ Contact the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights Directly Ask: Who is the current case officer for Zwelpoort? What is the current status of the claim? Is funding allocated? What You said: Polish above ChatGPT said: Here is a more formal and polished version of your message: We have been pursuing our land claim in Zwelpoort for over 20 years without resolution. Our appointed representative, Ms. Kate Kwalane, has not been providing us with adequate feedback regarding the progress of the claim. She has informed us that she is not allowed to connect us directly with the finance department, and she remains our only point of contact at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. Unfortunately, when we seek clarification or updates, her responses are often dismissive and at times threatening, including stating that she will leave the WhatsApp group created specifically for communication purposes. As a community, we are deeply concerned about the prolonged delay and lack of transparent communication. We have documented proof of our correspondence and interactions and respectfully request a formal response and clear update regarding the status of our land claim. Details: Name: Kate Kenana Contact: *** Office: National Old Traffic and Safety Building, 9 Bailey Lane, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001 We urgently request accountability, transparency, and a written update on the progress of our claim