PALS | Growing Together
PALS | Growing Together

About PALS

PALS (Partners in Agri Land Solutions) is a private sector initiative by farmers in cooperation with the community. Originally launched in 2015 in Ceres the PALS initiative has since extended nationally with several PALS enterprises implemented in other areas and PALS centres envisaged for each province and region.

SA PALS is the overarching national body, with the SA PALS centre in Ceres coordinating activities across South Africa. Currently regional centres in the Free State, Western Cape, as well as the Mpumalanga office facilitate projects in these regions and adjacent provinces.

SA PALS National Board

The board of SA PALS comprises representatives from regional PALS centres and also independent directors.

Heinrichjantjies

Dr Heinrich Jantjies

Pieterdutoit

Pieter du Toit

Joyeneisaacs

Joyene Isaacs

Pietpotgieter

Piet Potgieter

Petso Mokhatla

Barend La Grange

SA PALS Management Team

Gerrit V Vuuren

Gerrit van Vuuren
Strategic Advisor

gerrit@sapals.co.za

Lennox Plaatjies

Lennox Plaatjies
Public Liaison

manager@sapals.co.za

Reinette V Staden

Reinette van Staden
Legal Advisor

reinette@sapals.co.za

SA PALS Administrative Team

Adri Fourie
Project Coordinator

Danie Naude
Liason Maluti

Chris Williams
Liason Mpumalanga

Leigh Pedro
Financial Administrator

Gerrit Rautenbach
Perspective Editor

Jayden Langeveldt
Administrive Assistant

Retha Roux
Bookkeeper

Brittney Jacobs
Training Coordinator

Herman Mostert
IT & Systems Coordinator

FODB
Auditors

Joubert Van Vuuren Inc
Attorneys

Successes & Validation

  • 55 sustainable enterprises in all regions and different commodities
  • Non-Profit Public Benefit Organisation and Level 2 B-BBEE
  • Since inception clean audits and good track record
  • Good practical tested systems
  • Several independent evaluations (PDG, M&Esure, academic papers)
  • CALAD (Coordinationg Agency for Land and Agricultural Development)

The PALS Framework

  • The PALS framework is a registered trademark. It addresses the 8 critical success factors for a sustainable enterprise. It is based on sound business principles, solid legal structures, mentorship and training.
  • The PALS framework represents a radical departure from past land-reform models and is based on sound business principles, solid legal structures, mentorship and training of emerging black farmers to become successful commercial farmers. The unique PALS framework ensures that issues of sustainability, mistrust, unequal relationships and the exit strategy is addressed.