Ramaphosa says government releasing 2,5 million hectares to black farmers
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the release of 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers to promote agricultural transformation. The initiative includes providing title deeds and emphasizes the need for financial and technical support to ensure commercial success.
Why it matters
This policy is a significant step in addressing historical land inequality in South Africa and aims to boost food security and rural economic development.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is releasing approximately 2,5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers, as he calls for greater access to finance, training and agricultural support.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is releasing approximately 2,5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers and providing them with title deeds as part of efforts to grow a new generation of commercial farmers.
In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa said expanding access to land, financing and agricultural training was essential to transforming the sector, creating jobs and strengthening South Africa’s food security.
“The first step in building a new generation of South African farmers is providing them with titled access to land,” he said.
Through the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy, the government is releasing the land in various parts of the country to black farmers, Ramaphosa said.
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