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The legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913 continues to hinder effective land reform in post-apartheid South Africa, exacerbating systemic inequalities and tensions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research analyzes the historical and contemporary impact of the Native Land Act of 1913 on land reform in South Africa.

February 23, 2026Cogent Arts and HumanitiesOpen Access

Tracing the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913: a historical and contemporary analysis of land reform in the post-apartheid South Africa

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This research analyzes the historical and contemporary impact of the Native Land Act of 1913 on land reform in South Africa.
Systematic literature review
Analysis of land reform programmes
Comparison with land redistribution in Rwanda and Ethiopia
Identified gaps in land reform implementation
Observed slow pace of reform and struggles for equity
Highlighted rising tensions linked to land disputes, including farm killings

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Historical analysis reveals gaps in land reform programs, indicating ongoing challenges in South Africa's governance.

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Cebekhulu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Tracing the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913: a historical and contemporary analysis of land reform in the post-apartheid South Africa

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Tracing the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913: a historical and contemporary analysis of land reform in the post-apartheid South Africa

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