Category Archives: Centre of Excellence: Land Affairs

Agricultural land the most important natural resource

Preserving and sustainably managing agricultural land is crucial for South Africa’s economic stability, environmental health,...

Enhancing Security and Equity: The Impact of ESTAA on Property Rights

The Extension of Security of Tenure Amendment Act ('ESTAA') marks a significant milestone in the...

Towards Sustainable Human Settlements

‘A sustainable human settlement is a community of people in which economic growth and social...

Agri SA provides financial assistance in precedent-setting land claim case

The board of Directors at Agri SA has taken the decision to provide financial support...

National Council of Provinces urged to reconsider risk to food security posed by the Expropriation Bill

Agri SA has submitted its comments on the Expropriation Bill to the National Council of...

National Assembly passes Expropriation Bill without addressing the serious flaws in the bill for the agri sector and economy

Yesterday evening, on 28 September, the National Assembly (NA) debated and passed the Expropriation Bill...

Parliament must reject the Expropriation Bill in its current form to prevent catastrophic consequences for the agricultural sector and economy

Today, the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure adopted a report (including minority and...

UNCCD launched the 2nd edition of the Global Land Outlook

Healthy and productive land resources – soil, water, and biodiversity – are the foundation of...

Agri SA welcomes ruling on “just and equitable” compensation for land

Agri SA welcomes the judgment delivered in the Land Claims Court on 11 February 2022...

Focus on effective implementation of land reform plans

Agri SA welcomes the acknowledgement during the debate that title deeds are important, as well...