Land Reform in South Africa: A Status Report 2008

Land Reform in South Africa: A Status Report 2008 looks at the state of land reform over the period 2005 to early 2008, with a particular focus on land redistribution. This is appropriate for a number of reasons. In the context of extreme inequality in landholding, particularly in a country with a relatively high rural population, the redistribution of land assets must be seen as a central element of a land reform programme and a key indicator of success. The report notes that land restored under the restitution programme is considered as a form of redistribution, and one that is making a significant contribution to the performance of the land reform programme as a whole.

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