From terra nullis to terrible delay in land restitution and rights

South Africa’s land reform journey is still shaped by the legacies of colonial conquest and apartheid

Limited progress in South Africa’s release of government-owned land: what it means for development

Government committed to land reform, title deeds: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says transformation in the country hinges on resolving the land issue, promising to “bring back the land”.

Most South African farmers are black: why Trump got it so wrong

Incomplete and inaccurate official data provides fertile ground for radical statements.

Land Reform and Rural Development Committee Says Underspending Is Unacceptable

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Mashatile says govt confident it’s chosen correct land reform path and won’t deviate

His comments come as the country faces backlash from the US for passing the land bill.

‘Missed opportunity’ — state has 2.5 million underused hectares that could ease hunger, say experts

After the Bell: The harsh mathematics of land reform in SA

Land Reform progress and challenges in 2024

Explore the significant developments in South Africa's land reform programme in 2024, including the split of the Department of Agriculture and the passing of the Expropriation Bill, while assessing the challenges and progress made in addressing historical injustices

Nelson Mandela Foundation takes state to court over equitable land access

The foundation says the legislation aims to redress apartheid spatial planning and advance land reform