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 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:32:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oude-molen-eco-villages-fight-for-survival-958214a With an unrestricted view of Devil’s Peak, it seems like a dream home, but that wasn’t the case when Harper moved in over two decades ago. 1-267034 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mining-companies-and-land-rights-in-south-africa-how-environmentalists-have-used-the-law-to-defendcommunities-733912a Environmental activists in South Africa have been waging legal battles against the state and mining companies for years. This is often on the grounds that communities haven’t been consulted before mines were given permission to start digging and blasting on their land. Environmental justice researcher Mzingaye Brilliant Xaba has tracked the legal cases against mines since 2015. He analysed court rulings, research and media coverage. His research has found that environmentalists have managed to use lawsuits to firmly establish land rights. This means the state and industry will find it very difficult to launch mining projects without meaningful consultation with communities that will be affected. 1-266802 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/court-blocks-building-along-cape-towns-diep-river-floodplain-400539a Families living along the Diep River have signed a petition in protest of a court order obtained by the City of Cape Town to stop construction on the floodplain. According to a community leader, 1,000 families have signed. 1-266775 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/judgment-reserved-in-stellenbosch-luxury-estate-battle-177066a Judgment has been reserved in the extended “David and Goliath” legal contest to stop a large residential estate development on the scenic slopes of Botmaskop above Helshoogte Pass at Stellenbosch. 1-266488 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/steenhuisen-declares-agriculture-instrumental-to-south-africas-economic-comeback-066795a Agriculture is emerging as a cornerstone of South Africa’s economic resilience, driving robust growth amid broader challenges. 1-266377 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-corporate-south-africa-can-transform-land-reform-into-economic-opportunity-288517a For too long, South Africa’s private sector has viewed land reform as either a government problem or a political risk best avoided. Scepticism, uncertainty and fear of reputational exposure have meant that only a handful of companies have meaningfully raised their hands to support land reform projects. 1-266070 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/assassinated-abahlali-leader-praised-for-fighting-land-grab-mafia-062265a Housing activist Zweli “Khabazela” Mkhize was assassinated for fighting against local “mafia” type criminals using land occupations as a means of personal profiteering. 1-265867 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/land-reform-must-be-a-priority-in-2026-says-vumelana-advisory-fund-739982a Following the President’s State of the Nation Address, the Vumelana Advisory Fund has welcomed the address while raising concern that land reform was not identified as a priority area. The organisation says urgent action is needed to support land reform beneficiaries, improve rural infrastructure, and drive job creation. 1-265822 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/land-bank-names-jabu-mphambo-as-acting-ceo-062115a Jabu Mphambo has been named Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, effective immediately, as the institution moves to ensure leadership continuity during a transition period. 1-265727 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2025-the-year-land-reform-faced-its-ultimate-test-628561a 2025 was the year that subjected the land reform programme to its most rigorous litmus test yet. The enactment of the Expropriation Act at the beginning of the year was the biggest highlight, fulfilling the long-standing constitutional requirement to repeal the Prescription Act of 1975, while government also used its legislative machinery to partly accelerate the land reform programme. 1-265411 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land Policy, Reform & Restitution South Africa