https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/832.html South Africa news 15 Land Policy, Reform & Restitution news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/832.html en-us Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:37:56 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-r1tn-build-starts-nowbut-oil-shock-threatens-costs-178256a President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment despite mounting global uncertainty, while maintaining focus on inclusive growth and reducing poverty. 1-268708 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/housing-activists-oppose-eviction-bill-401949a Residents and housing activists from across Cape Town voiced their opposition to the proposed PIE Amendment Bill in Langa on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 criticising some of the changes for being “anti-poor”. 1-268515 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/katlehong-residents-use-digger-to-tear-up-main-road-during-protest-401359a Protesting Palmridge residents took turns using a digger to dig up sections of the R550 main road to Johannesburg near the Tsietsi Phase 5 and 6 informal settlements in Katlehong. The protest continued on the morning of Friday, 22 May 2026, with access roads blocked. 1-268425 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-university-land-sales-unexpectedly-driving-urban-development-067775a Are South Africa’s universities quietly becoming unexpected catalysts for large-scale urban development through the release of strategically located land? A major new project in Johannesburg suggests this trend may already be underway. 1-268357 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-may-finally-be-heeding-calls-for-cape-town-military-land-to-be-developed-for-housing-390958a For decades, housing activists have been calling for under-used military land in Cape Town to be released for housing. This includes about 668 hectares of well-located land at the Wingfield and Ysterplaat airbases, adjacent to Century City, and at Youngsfield, between Wynberg and Ottery. 1-268233 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-south-africas-land-reform-strategy-too-focused-on-restitution-958764a Land reform remains one of South Africa’s most complex and politically charged democratic projects, sitting at the centre of efforts to address the legacy of colonialism and apartheid-era dispossession. 1-267954 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/land-bank-to-lead-finance-and-risk-discussions-at-nampo-2026-069875a Land Bank will take part in Nampp Harvest Day 2026, using the platform to contribute to discussions on agricultural resilience, innovation, sustainability and farmer support. 1-267957 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-a-data-centre-boom-pushing-cape-towns-grid-to-breaking-point-170246a A surge in large-scale data centre developments is set to reshape Cape Town’s infrastructure landscape, placing growing pressure on electricity supply, water resources and urban-planning systems. 1-267798 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/farm-workers-march-to-parliament-calling-for-land-392818a Over 100 farm workers and people living on farms, represented by Women on Farms Project (WFP), protested outside Parliament on Tuesday calling for the government to accelerate land redistribution for farm women. 1-267543 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-eviction-bill-aims-to-protect-small-landlords-empower-municipalities-847513a The proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving municipalities greater authority to respond to unlawful land occupations. 1-267399 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa