Upgrading Of Land Tenure Rights Act

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Women have fewer rights to access land for homesteads and businesses in rural South Africa than men. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Democratise land rights in communal areas to unlock the rural economy

The former homelands and bantustans could offer opportunities to pursue activities that would curb poverty and unemployment

Bulelwa Mabasa

The Special Investigating Unit argued that the concourt should not entertain a cynical attempt to claw back the millions made in the scandal. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

ConCourt slams racist, sexist land legislation

In a judgment handed down on Tuesday, the court said a section of the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act solidifies apartheid legislation

Sarah Smit

Sergio Aguero chips a despairing David Ospina.

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

Rectifying women’s land title rights

A court ruling may have finally put an end to inequities in the Land Tenure Rights Act

Staff Reporter