Land Tenure
latest news & developments
Court rules against eviction of couple living on rural land in Stellenbosch
The supreme court of appeal found the smallholding falls under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, meaning the gardener and his wife have a right to stay
Land Conference delegates: Customary law should limit traditional leaders’ powers
Community activists also urged the government to pass an amended land bill to give them rights to secure their land.
Rural folk need security of tenure too
President Ramaphosa’s speech at the National House of Traditional Leaders outlines a master plan for traditional governance, but it’s crucial this plan protects citizens from abuse
Thuto Thipe
Academic, Yale University
Land tenure is the foundation of people’s security
Land tenure determines who can use land, for how long and under what conditions
Squabbles, red tape hold up restitution in KwaZulu-Natal
Claimants from several areas spoke of their difficulty in having claims, some lodged as far back as 1998, processed and settled
Government ‘drags its heels’ in Hilton College Estate land claim
Labour tenants live in dire conditions and fear eviction. Meanwhile, many farmers have not been notified of claims on their land.
Hilton land claimants finally get their day in court
After 13 years of government stalling, about 18 000 Hilton College Estate labour tenants will have their case heard in the Land Claims Court.
Farmers slam tougher land law
New Bill would make it more difficult to evict farm workers, but critics say it is unfair.
Legislation aims to close land-tenure loopholes
Legislation aimed at closing loopholes in land tenure will be published on Friday, the Rural Development Department said on Thursday.