LAND RIGHTS

Simone holds an LLB and LLM degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an LLM (Human Rights Law) degree from the University of Cape Town. Her interest is in equality rights and social change.

Saadiyah is working on her Masters Degree in Child Care and Protection at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Her interest is in protecting the rights of children, indigent, and vulnerable people.

Thabiso Mbhense is an Attorney currently employed by Legal Resources Centre. He holds Baccalaureus Iuris (B Iuris) Degree and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of KwaZulu Natal.

Lelethu Mgedezi is an attorney who holds an LLM in International Trade Law from Stellenbosch University, an LLB from the University of Fort Hare and an Intro. to Thought Leadership for Africa’s Renewals certificate from UNISA.

David is an Admitted Legal Practitioner of the High Court of South Africa. Current LLM (Child Law) candidate at the University of Pretoria. LLB Degree obtained at the North West University.

Sicelo Nxumalo is a Candidate Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre and a Bertha Justice Fellow 2018/2019.

Cecile is an attorney in the Makhanda Office of the LRC and has worked for the LRC since 2016, specialising in education and land matters.

Ona is an official Candidate Attorney, Makhanda Office. Her areas of interest include constitutional rights to education, equality, and security of land tenure.

More on Land Rights in South Africa

• Strengthening the Legal Framework for the Recognition of Indigenous People’s Right to LandDec 24, 2019
  By Lelethu Mgedezi with additional research by Teddy Weinstein In South Africa, land remains a contentious and vigorously contested resource from racial, gender and class perspectives. This stems from the painful history of the country. … Read more
• Cabinet Says On Track With Changes To Laws Governing Land ExpropriationDec 18, 2019
  CAPE TOWN – Cabinet on Tuesday said it was on track to change the laws governing land expropriation. An ad hoc parliamentary committee was established earlier this year to examine ways to change the Constitution … Read more
• Cabinet Endorses 60 Recommendations Made By Land Reform PanelDec 17, 2019
  Cabinet has endorsed and supported 60 of the recommendations made by the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture. The panel made a total of 73 recommendations but not all were accepted. Departments also … Read more
• Ramaphosa: Government’s Priority To Accelerate Land Reform ProcessDec 17, 2019
  President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday said it was government’s priority to accelerate the process of land reform to benefit communities like Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal. Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the government’s national Day of Reconciliation event … Read more
• Parly Gets Green Light On Land Bill By Legal Advisors, Amidst Various OppositionDec 4, 2019
  Parliament has been given the go-ahead from its legal advisors to push on with amendments to Section 25 of the Constitution. That's the section that governs land ownership. On Tuesday, Parliament received the first draft … Read more
• Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act Threatens Rights Over Communal LandNov 30, 2019
  The following op-ed is a collaborative effort by David Mtshali, Lauren Nel and Nadia Shivji of the Legal Resources Centre. On 20 November 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the contentious Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act … Read more