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Land governance and administration


07 November 2023 IOL

Ingonyama Trust forensics probe into ‘looting’ of funds

Speaking exclusively to the Daily News, Ingonyama Trust Board chairperson iNkosi Thanduyise Mzimela said the board had recently taken a resolution to institute a forensic investigation on the alleged looting of the trust’s funds under the previous board.

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06 November 2023 IOL

The king has not dismissed Inkosi Mzimela from Ingonyama Trust Board

The letter was confirmed by King Misuzulu’s confidante, Jacob Mnisi, to be authentic and as having been signed by the king, but Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs spokesperson Reggie Ngcobo said Inkosi Thanduyise Mzimela was still board chairperson and the rumours were untrue.

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Card image 18 October 2023 Mail & Guardian

Suspended Ingonyama Trust Board staff battle to clear their names

Despite being reinstated, staff members have not been compensated for their ordeal

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Card image 21 September 2023 The Conversation

Zulu land dispute: Ingonyama Trust furore highlights the problem of insecure land tenure for millions of South Africans in rural areas

Land disputes arise when the fundamental principles of customary law are breached. The breach can be at the hands of the state or its representatives.

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Card image 10 October 2023 Custom Contested

The Ingonyama Trust – time to focus on the beneficiaries

The Ingonyama Trust was formed in 1994, just a day before the first democratic elections in South Africa.

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Card image 01 August 2023 Foodfor Mzansi

Vumelana overhauls CPAs to boost land reform

Communal property associations (CPAs) need to be properly run to help the land reform programme reach its full potential. To aid in achieving this, the Vumelana Advisory Fund is giving communal pro…

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09 July 2023 Parliament

Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land (PDAL) Bill public hearings in Mpumalanga

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06 June 2023 Parliament

Committee on Agriculture welcomes briefing on Ingonyama Trust Board from Minister Didiza

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Card image 04 May 2023 Daily Maverick

The battle between the Zulu King and his prime minister over the Ingonyama Trust is likely to divide KZN voters in 2024

A dispute between the Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi over the controversial body could become violent if it is not managed correctly.

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Card image 31 May 2023 Ireport SA News

Buthelezi calls for extra ordinary meeting to discuss King Misuzulu and Ingonyama Trust

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has now irked a storm after he called for an urgent house of royals meeting. The extra

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