PURPOSE:

To enable collective, community-based management of land and resources, promote local economic development, and enhance community empowerment.

KEY MILESTONES:

• ✓ Community organization and mobilization in response to historical dispossession.
• ✓ Completion of legal processes leading to the registration of the Moloto CPA.
• ✓ Initial phases of land usage transitioning from subsistence to potential commercial ventures.

GOVERNANCE & STRUCTURE

Leadership & Management

Moloto CPA operates through a democratically elected committee of 21 members. The committee members are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic decisions.

Typical key roles include:

• ✓ Chairperson, deputised (leading committee, community meetings and external engagements)
• ✓ Secretary, deputised (managing administrative and record-keeping responsibilities)
• ✓ Treasurer (overseeing finances)
• ✓ 16 Additional committee members who manage specific portfolios (e.g., land management, agricultural development)

Membership

Open to community members who meet established criteria (based on residency, ancestral ties, or proof of connection to communal land). Our membership reflects local demographics, with representation of men, women, and youth. Decision-making is participatory, with regular meetings where members contribute to strategic discussions.

LAND AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Land Holdings

Moloto CPA manages about 1600 hectares of communal land spanning arable fields, grazing areas, and natural resources. Specific land sizes are documented officially and available upon request.

Resource Management, Economic Activities & Projects

• Agriculture: Emphasis on harvest farming, moving from subsistence toward commercial farming.
• Poultry: Broiler farming for meat production; chickens are raised in controlled environments and sold within 6–8 weeks.
• Wood Selling: Dead trees are legally harvested, cut, and packaged for sale.
• Environmental Stewardship: Includes soil and water conservation for sustainability.

Projects (Approved on 9 March 2024):

• Livestock
• Poultry
• Piggery
• Aquaculture
• Horticulture
• Crops
• Moringa
• Grains

ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES

Achievements

• ✓ Regained land ownership through the restitution process
• ✓ Strengthened community cohesion and leadership structures
• ✓ Launched successful pilot projects as development models

Challenges

• Governance: Ensuring transparency and unity during transitions or internal disagreements
• Economic Viability: Limited access to capital, tech, and markets
• Legal Pressures: Land tenure uncertainties and evolving government regulations

PARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT

Government and NGO Engagement

We work with government departments (e.g., Agriculture, Land Reform) and NGOs to access funding, capacity-building, and technical support for strategic initiatives.

Academic and Research Collaborations

Local universities and research bodies contribute expertise on sustainable farming, land use, and socio-economic development.

PROSPECTS & VISION

Strategic Goals

• ✓ Secure land rights and manage resources sustainably
• ✓ Expand and diversify agriculture to boost food security and local economy
• ✓ Build community capacity with youth engagement and training

Long-Term Vision

To become a leading model of successful communal land governance — blending traditional values with modern agriculture and enterprise — and improving the quality of life for all community members.

CONCLUSION

The Moloto Communal Property Association represents a vital movement toward reclaiming land, identity, and prosperity. While challenges exist, strong leadership and ongoing partnerships offer a solid foundation for lasting, community-driven development.