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    • Elite Capture in Land Redistribution in South Africa 

      Mtero, Farai; Gumede, Nkanyiso; Ramantsima, Katlego (PLAAS, 2019-12-03)
      The research on elite capture in land redistribution in South Africa was conceived against the background of a significant decline in systematic research on land reform outcomes. Data on land reform outcomes and more ...
    • Emerging rooibos farmer market access project 

      Kruger, Sandra; du Toit, Andries; Keahey, Jennifer; Murray, Douglas; Raynolds, Laura; Ryser, Lisa (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2011)
      Global markets increasingly require rapid and coordinated response to standards and certification. Yet despite broad political transformations in post‐Apartheid South Africa, structural power relations limit emerging farmer ...
    • eMpangisweni community trust claim 

      Tilley, Susan (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      This diagnostic study examines the case of the restoration of ten farms in KwaZulu-Natal, in the area of abaQulusi Local Municipality and Zululand District Municipality, to the eMpangisweni Community Trust in 2003. The ...
    • Equitable access to land for social justice in South Africa 

      Mtero, Farai; Gumede, Nkanyiso; Ramantisima, Katlego (Institute for Poverty Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), 2021-11)
      This report analyses the trajectory of land reform in South Africa and its implications for equitable access to land. The report combines insights from empirical research and inclusive dialogues to analyse the extent to ...
    • The externalisation and casualisation of farm labour in Western Cape horticulture 

      du Toit, Andries; Ally, Fadeela (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2003)
      On several Friday nights during February and March 2001, a visitor to Happiness Street1 in the Oostenberg Municipality s newly created Westbank housing project would have witnessed angry scenes. A small crowd of frustrated ...
    • Groenfontein–Ramohlakane community restitution claim 

      Tilley, Susan; Nkazane, Ntombizabantu; Lahiff, Edward (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      This diagnostic study examines the efforts of the Groenfontein-Ramohlakane Trust to develop and use the land in (Mpumalanga) that has been restored to the community in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of ...
    • Groenfontein–Ramohlakane community restitution claim 

      Tilley, Susan; Nkazane, Ntombizabantu; Lahiff, Edward (PLAAS, University of the Western Cape, 2007-08)
      This report examines the efforts of the Groenfontein-Ramohlakane Trust to develop and use the land in (Mpumalanga) that has been restored to the community in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 ...
    • Hanging on a wire: A historical and socio-eco- nomic study of Paulshoek village in the communal area of Leliefontein, Namaqualand 

      Rohde, Rick; Hoffman, M. Timm (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2003)
      Namaqualand is often considered an anomaly in South African social science research because of its distinct cultural, social and environmental conditions. No doubt, Namaqualand has many extremes: a sparse population, ...
    • Imithetho yomhlaba yaseMsinga: The living law of land in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal 

      Cousins, Ben; Alcock, Rauri; Dladla, Ngididi; Hornby, Donna; Masondo, Mphethethi; Mbatha, Gugu; Mweli, Makhosi; Alcock, Creina (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2011)
      This report describes the ‘living law’ of land in one part of Msinga, a deep rural area of KwaZulu-Natal. It presents research findings from the Mchunu and Mthembu tribal areas, where a three-year action-research ...
    • Imithetho yomhlaba yaseMsinga: The living law of land in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal 

      Cousins, Ben (PLAAS, University of the Western Cape, 2011)
      This report describes the ‘living law’ of land in one part of Msinga, a deep rural area of KwaZulu-Natal. It presents research findings from the Mchunu and Mthembu tribal areas, where a three-year action-research project ...
    • The impact of land restitution and land reform on livelihoods 

      Hall, Ruth (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      This thematic paper investigates emerging trends evident in the limited literature available on the impact of land restitution on livelihoods, and suggests ways of thinking about, and planning for, livelihoods. The ...
    • The impact of land restitution and land reform on livelihoods 

      Hall, Ruth (PLAAS, University of the Western Cape, 2007-08)
      This report investigates emerging trends evident in the limited literature available on the impact of land restitution on livelihoods, and suggests ways of thinking about, and planning for, livelihoods. The report has ...
    • International comparative study of strategies for settlement support provision to land reform beneficiaries 

      Tilley, Susan (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      The provision of sound planning and adequate settlement support within land reform has the potential to make a profound impact on the livelihoods of many South Africans. However, the process of providing settlement support ...
    • International comparative study of strategies for settlement support provision to land reform beneficiaries 

      Tilley, Susan (PLAAS, University of the Western Cape, 2007-08)
      This paper provides some insights into international experience and attempts to distil the key areas of strategic value for consideration in developing a national strategy for support provision to land reform beneficiaries ...
    • 'It is not easy to challenge a chief ': Lessons from Rakgwadi 

      Claasens, Aninka (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2001)
      When Thoko Didiza was appointed Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs in 1999, one of her earliest policy decisions was to stop work on the draft Land Rights Bill and to announce her intention to transfer the title ...
    • Joint ventures and livelihoods in emerging small-scale irrigation schemes in Greater Sekhukhune District : Perspectives from Hereford 

      Tapela, Barbara (PLAAS, University of the Western Cape, 2005-09)
      This report is based on research carried out between June 2003 and April 2005 in the Greater Sekhukhune Cross-Border District Municipality, which straddles the boundaries of the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. This ...
    • Joint ventures and livelihoods in emerging small-scale irrigation schemes in Greater Sekhukhune District: Perspectives from Hereford 

      Tapela, Barbara Nompumelelo (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2005)
      Small-scale irrigation farming is envisaged as playing a progressively larger role in rural development and in reducing some of the inequalities inherent in South Africa’s space economy. The promotion of entry by black ...
    • Joint ventures in the flag Boshielo irrigation scheme, South Africa: A history of smallholders, states and business 

      van Koppen, Barbara; Tapela, Barbara Nompumelelo; Mapedza, Everisto (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2015)
      In the global debates on the modes of farming, including irrigated farming, that are viable for the majority of rural people, three models prevail: (i) smallholder family farming; (ii) farming led by agribusiness’ ...
    • Land and agrarian reform in integrated development plans (IDPs) 

      Hall, Ruth; Isaacs, Moenieba; Saruchera, Munyaradzi (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2007)
      This research study were conducted in late 2004 and the fi ndings presented to the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG) and shared with the Department of Land Affairs (DLA) in 2005. Since then, some ...
    • Land and agrarian reform in South Africa: A status report 2004 

      Hall, Ruth (Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2004)
      This is the third in a series of ‘status reports’ on land and agrarian reform in South Africa published by the Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS). These reports set out to assess progress, problems and ...