Helen Zille discusses the inefficiency of South Africa's land restitution program, emphasizing the need for proper management to utilize fertile land for job creation and food production, while also addressing broader economic policies and the importance of upholding the rule of law.

[00:00] Discussion on land distribution and restitution in South Africa
- DA's view on land distribution and restitution
- Support for land claims if proven to be stolen
- Critique of the current land restitution program
- Impact of proper use of funds on land ownership

[02:32] The importance of utilizing fertile land to create jobs and produce food in South Africa
- Questioning why fertile land in South Africa, mostly in black hands, is not producing sufficient food and jobs
- Potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in agriculture if done properly
- The fundamental question of why the most fertile land is not generating jobs and food

[05:06] Discussion on the mismanagement of land restitution programs and the need for efficient and proper processes
- Acknowledgment of historical injustices related to land ownership
- Criticism of the mismanagement of the restitution program and the wastage of funds
- Proposal for a proper and efficient land restitution program with willing sellers at reasonable prices
- Positive example of a successful land restitution model involving farmers and workers
- Comparison of successful and failed land restitution cases

[07:38] Discussion on economic development policies and land reform
- Overview of economic development policies within the DA
- Focus on sustainable development goals and equitable programs
- Addressing abuse in the system and ensuring non-racial policies
- Measuring empowerment and benefits for disadvantaged people
- DA's stance on borders, foreign nationals, and border security

[10:11] Discussion on the importance of growing the economy and creating jobs in South Africa - Highlighting the critical statistic of 7 million registered personal taxpayers in South Africa
- Emphasizing the need for a higher ratio of productive taxpayers to Grant recipients
- Stressing the role of a growing economy in providing jobs and sustainable social support
- Advocating for significant economic growth to increase contributions to the fiscal pool
- Criticism of the inadequacy of the 350 grant and the call for a proper welfare system and more job opportunities

[12:44] Discussion on job creation and the importance of getting people into productive jobs
- Emphasis on getting people who receive grants into productive jobs
- Differentiating between real jobs and EPWP jobs
- Importance of getting people into jobs to increase the tax pool
- Reference to former mayor Mashaba's stance on illegal immigrants
- Support for the rule of law regarding immigration criteria