Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa

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Assassinated Abahlali leader praised for fighting land grab “mafia"Ihsaan Haffejee

Land reform must be a priority in 2026, says Vumelana Advisory Fund

Land reform must be a priority in 2026, says Vumelana Advisory Fund

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The great escape: Where South Africans are moving next

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Growthpoint breaks ground on Tecoma Park, Cornubia, advancing its local logistics strategy

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11 Feb 2026

Backed by over a decade of global case studies cutting water, carbon and costs

Propelair SA Backed by over a decade of global case studies cutting water, carbon and costs

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Multifamily rental housing is now one of SA’s most resilient and investable property sectors

Catchwords Multifamily rental housing is now one of SA’s most resilient and investable property sectors

29 Jan 2026

Inospace acquires Voortrekker Xchange from Fairvest for R65m

Inospace Inospace acquires Voortrekker Xchange from Fairvest for R65m

28 Jan 2026

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Mall of Africa Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

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Rode appoints Jess Moyer as COO amid strategic growth

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#BizTrends2026 | Trend Group - Key office design trends to watch in 2026

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Land Bank names Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO

Land Bank names Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO

18 Feb 2026

2025 – The year land reform faced its ultimate test

2025 – The year land reform faced its ultimate test

Peter Setou 6 Feb 2026

Source: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp. Five District Six families, who withstood apartheid’s forced removals, have been ordered to vacate these Victorian cottages.

District Six families ordered to vacate Searle Street cottages

Tania Broughton 15 Jan 2026

Land reform in South Africa: How new landholders could prosper from wildlife and not just farming

Land reform in South Africa: How new landholders could prosper from wildlife and not just farming

H Clements, A De Vos, M Child and S Shwababa 8 Jan 2026

Source: GroundUp.

Disability organisation loses Constantia land claim battle

Tania Broughton 28 Nov 2025

Source: John Yeld. Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area conservation manager Erica Brink and operations manager Ross Kettles. In the background is part of the wetlands where hippos were reintroduced after being shot out more than 150 years ago.

How a group of landowners brought the Agulhas Plain back to life

John Yeld 19 Nov 2025

The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

Marecia Damons 19 Nov 2025

Supported by Property Point, the 15 Black-owned SMEs presented their climate-resilient, socially inclusive solutions at the 2025 Green Building Convention in Cape Town. Image supplied.

How these 15 Black-owned SMEs highlight inclusive sustainability

17 Nov 2025

Source: GroundUp/Matthew. Hirsch. Rosaline Isaacs, 77, last heard about her claim three years ago when the Land Claims Commission sent her a letter thanking her for her patience.

District Six claimants wonder if they will be alive by the time government redevelops the historic site

Matthew Hirsch 28 Oct 2025

The high court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled that the almost 1,800 residents of an informal settlement in Shakas Head, Ballito, may be evicted. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Court green-lights eviction of over 1,800 Ballito residents

Tania Broughton 24 Oct 2025

Phathutshedzo Mukwevho stands next to the demolished structure of Humbulani Nenzhelele. Photo: Maanda Bele / GroundUp

Land spat highlights tension between traditional and formal law

Maanda Bele 16 Oct 2025

These blocks of flats in Kalk Bay, built in the 1940s, have been inhabited by generations of fishing families. The families are concerned that high water bills are threatening their ability to keep living here. Photos: Liezl Human

We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families

Liezl Human 9 Oct 2025

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Land Bank recognised on global stage for sustainable finance leadership

6 Oct 2025

Barokologadi - ERP Melorane Game Reserve Partnership is an example of beneficiary communities forging strategic partnerships with private investors that have enabled them to put their land to effective economic use in the tourism industry (Image supplied)

Land reform for tourism and conservation

30 Sep 2025

Source: The Polihali Dam wall under construction. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi.

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 29 Sep 2025

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Best Agent CEO warns: Estate agencies face serious FICA compliance risks

PBPR 26 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Grant Smee, chief executive officer of Only Realty Property Group.

South Africa's new family law could redefine property rights after divorce or death

13 Aug 2025

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Johannesburg Property Company retreats amid backlash over parks cash grab

7 Aug 2025

Cattle graze in Brakpan while a shepherd looks after them. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

ConCourt confirms stopping people from letting their cattle graze amounts to eviction

Tania Broughton 4 Aug 2025

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

‘We are talking to everyone,’ says Mbalula as DA remains defiant on Appropriation Bill

Suné Payne 22 Jul 2025

Source: Own Haven Housing Association. Conradie Park in Pinelands is being built on land previously owned by the Western Cape Government. It will create 3,500 homes, of which 1,715 will be state-subsidised affordable housing. More than 1,250 units have already been completed.

Affordable housing, no state subsidies – City says it will work

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 9 Jul 2025

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Young South Africans harness restituted land for jobs and economic growth

20 Jun 2025

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There are more than 20,000 unfinished RDP houses in the Free State

Tladi Moloi 13 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf The South African electronic deeds registration system will modernise property registration

SA electronic deeds registration system modernises property registration

10 Jun 2025

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Legal showdown for land rights: New push to scrap the Expropriation Act

Katja Hamilton 28 May 2025

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How to use land reform programmes to drive job creation and economic inclusion

Peter Setou 27 May 2025

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Transforming Joburg South: Inside the groundbreaking Southern Farms Mega City Project

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