Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Kzn

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Kzn

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Kzn, KwaZulu-Natal (/kwɑːˌzuːluː nəˈtɑːl/; also referred to as KZN and known as “the garden province” Zulu: iKwaZulu-Natali; Xhosa: KwaZulu-Natal) is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu (“Place of the Zulu” in Zulu) and Natal Province were merged.

It is located in the southeast of the country, enjoying a long shoreline beside the Indian Ocean and sharing borders with three other provinces and the countries of Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. Its capital is Pietermaritzburg and its largest city is Durban. It is the 2nd most populous province in South Africa, with slightly fewer residents than Gauteng.

VISION
Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities.

MISSION
To initiate, facilitate, coordinate, catalyse and implement an integrated rural development programme.

VALUE STATEMENT

We uphold the following values:

• We value and encourage diversity and will not discriminate against anyone.
• As a responsible government department we shall strive to be transparent, accountable and responsive.
• We shall ensure that we have a dedicated, loyal, results-oriented, professional and people-focused workforce.
• In collaboration with all stakeholders, the department will comply with all laws of this country.

KwaZulu Natal District Offices