Tag: Land reform
Ramaphosa’s praise for Zim land reform sparks backlash
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent praise of Zimbabwe’s land reform efforts has drawn sharp criticism from South Africa’s agricultural leaders, who...
The new Expropriation Act: The legal history of land reform in...
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Approximately 70 000 out of approximately 75 000 restitution claims lodged have been settled, with market-related or close-to-market compensation paid...
Land reform in SA: Five myths about farming debunked
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South Africa’s land reform policy remains highly contested.
According to popular belief between 8% and 10% has been redistributed so far.
The...
Land reform: Case studies in KwaZulu-Natal
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Land reform in South Africa is complex. Land reform solutions are equally complex and within partnership and development models, this...
Opinion: No two farmers are the same – why should their...
Most South Africans realise the importance of a prosperous, representative agricultural sector, which should be a socio-political and economic priority. This sector must also...
Targeted support for farmers: The value of accurate data
Most South Africans realise the importance of a prosperous, representative agricultural sector. It should be a socio-political and economic priority, promotes a stable society,...
The future shines bright for star dairy farmer
Born and bred in Limpopo, 29-year-old Tshilidze Matshidzula has been establishing himself as a ‘star’ dairy farmer at Little Barnet Trust farm situated on...
Failed land reform projects: Who should foot the bill?
The Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act 22 of 1994, i.e. the Restitution Act) is the oldest legislation from a hierarchy of acts...