IRR Critiques Leasehold Model of Land Release Strategy
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What happened
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the release of 2.5 million hectares of state land to black farmers through the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy. The Institute of Race Relations welcomed this announcement but criticized the strategy for operating as a leasehold system. The Institute argues this system grants beneficiaries a right to develop the land but stops short of granting the right to own it.
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Why it matters
The Institute of Race Relations has long campaigned for the granting of title deeds to state land beneficiaries. The critique suggests that the current leasehold model limits the agency and dignity of recipients, implying that the government needs to go further in ensuring land ownership.
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Who's involved
- Institute of Race RelationsCritiques the leasehold nature of the land acquisition strategy and advises on policy decisions.
- Cyril RamaphosaAnnounced the release of 2.5 million hectares of state land to black farmers.