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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)
BANTUSTAN

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
8 min read
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)
APARTHEID LAWS

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
4 min read
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
5 min read