As we move towards establishing effective post-settlement support for land reform beneficiaries, a dedicated endeavour to introduce innovative funding models can propel the country forward.
Opinions vary on the shortcomings of the land reform programme in South Africa. Arguably, the government could have made significant progress towards its transformation agenda if it had vigorously implemented its policies.
The private sector can play a significant role in land reform efforts aimed at alleviating deepening levels of poverty among rural communities by helping to unlock opportunities and revitalise those economies.
While some sceptics may point to the past failures of the land reform programme as evidence of a lack of political will to expedite the process, it would be wrong to discount the…
Viable partnerships are the prerequisite for a successful land reform programme.
Communities should be able to reap the economic benefits from their ancestral land while maintaining the integrity of the land and the value of heritage sites.
Successful land reform can contribute towards boosting tourism in South Africa, argues the Vumelana Advisory Fund.
A multi-pronged post-settlement support approach is required to give claimant communities a leg up, which must include access to finance, markets, and water usage rights.