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Who owns South Africa’s land? Nyhontso admits government has no updated figures
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says government has no updated figures on foreign land ownership, with the latest available audit dating back to 2017.
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South Africa's land ownership data remains outdated, with the government admitting no current statistics on foreign land ownership.
Land Reform Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says government has no updated statistics on foreign land ownership, with the latest audit showing foreign nationals owned 0.56% of South Africa’s total land area.
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- September 10, 2026
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