Some useful links relating to land reform in South Africa.
National departments and Government agencies
The Commission is responsible for the receipt of claims for the restitution of right in land, the investigation of merits of the claims and the mediation of the settlement of disputes arising from such claims.
For more information visit www.nationalgovernment.co.za
The mandate of this Department includes improving agricultural production to stimulate economic development and food security as well as facilitating comprehensive rural development and accelerating land reform.
For more information visit www.dalrrd.gov.za
This Department mandated to give effect to the right of citizens to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations.
For more information visit www.dffe.gov.za
Land Bank is a development finance institution whose sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging agriculture. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit.
For more information visit www.landbank.co.za
The South African Land Claims Court’s primary focus is dealing with land restitution / land claims cases.
For more information visit www.justice.gov.za/lcc/
The core mandate of SANParks is the conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity, landscapes and associated heritage assets, through its system of national parks.
For more information visit www.sanparks.org
Development, NGO and Research organisations
The ARD is a civil society formation that works to challenge undemocratic practices and discriminatory laws through on the ground campaigns; test law reform through cases brought before the courts and; capacity building initiatives for rural communities and activists; participatory research; and other related policy work.
For more information visit ardt.org.za
A land rights advocacy non-governmental organisation working to support marginalised black rural people, with a focus on farm dwellers. We work intensively with communities in and around the uMgungundlovu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and extensively in offering support and advice.
For more information visit afra.co.za
A non-profit organisation that trains and mentors aspiring farmers from across South Africa.
For more information visit www.buhle.org.za
Custom Contested is a one-stop website that provides news, information and analysis on laws and policies affecting custom, “tradition” and citizenship rights, exploring what is at stake for ordinary South Africans.
For more information visit www.customcontested.co.za
Knowledgebase.land provides comprehensive and reliable content on almost everything to do with land in South Africa and beyond. We are the trusted resource hub for anyone with an interest in land issues and the planning and implementation of land reform.
For more information visit knowlegdebase.land
Provides leadership on all key agricultural issues to commercial farmers (of all sizes) and related agricultural organisations in KwaZulu-Natal.
For more information visit www.kwanalu.co.za
An independent Community Based Organisation advocating for land and agrarian rights, and substantive democracy through facilitating Sustainable development.
For more information visit www.larc.uct.ac.za
South Africa’s largest public interest, human rights law clinic, using the law as an instrument of justice for the vulnerable and marginalised, including poor, homeless and landless people.
For more information visit lrc.org.za
Nkuzi provides a range of support services to historically-disadvantaged communities wishing to improve their rights and access to land. It focuses on four main programme namely Land Reform Implementation, Farm Dweller, Research and Policy, and Legal Services.
For more information visit www.nkuzi.org.za
A civil society alliance for land and food justice in South Africa, encouraging rural women and men to stand united in solidarity to advance their rights and secure livelihoods.
For more information visit www.amakhaya.org
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