Land Act of 1913

The Land Act of 1913 was a significant piece of legislation in South Africa that restricted land ownership for Black South Africans. It aimed to segregate land based on race, allowing only a small percentage of land to be owned by Black individuals while reserving the majority for white settlers. This law enforced racial discrimination in land ownership, leading to widespread displacement and poverty among Black communities. It laid the groundwork for future apartheid policies, shaping South Africa's socio-economic landscape and contributing to decades of inequality and racial tensions.