Initiated by the Sunday River Citrus Company and then joined by a couple of farmers, a major land reform project was formed during 2019. An undeveloped farm measuring 1191Ha has been purchased and registered in the name of “Ikamvu Lethu farms (Pty) Ltd” – meaning “our future”.
The full development of the farm is expected to be completed over four phases from 2019 to 2022. It is anticipated that the development will cost approximately R120 million which amount will be contributed by the 17 farmers who have agreed to participate in the project.
A trust is established with a approximately 300 of their black employees for their own benefit with at least 59% shareholding. The project is further expected to create approximately 800 jobs. On this basis Ikamvu Lethu will be one of the largest citrus growers and employers in the Sundays River Valley.