The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform said in a media statement that it was aware of individuals selling fraudulent land claim forms. It advised would-be land claimants to report such cases to the police.
“It is illegal to submit a fraudulent claim, including not disclosing other potential interested parties. It is also an offence to prevent or obstruct anyone from lodging a claim,” said the statement.
The department said that a steady stream of claimants had already made their way to designated lodgement sites around the country to lodge claims for land lost due to the racially biased laws and policies of the past.
An electronic lodgement form has been developed with security features. No forms will be distributed at the sites.
- Report fraudulent activities on government’s anti-fraud hotline 0800 701 701.
- Information on the location of the lodgement offices, criteria for qualification, and a copy of the manual, is available from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s website www.ruraldevelopment.gov.za, or call 0800 007 095 tollfree, or email [email protected].
