Natal Native Land Act

The Natal Native Land Act, passed in South Africa in 1913, was a law that restricted land ownership for black South Africans. It designated specific areas of land where black people could live and own property, effectively limiting their rights to land that constituted only a small fraction of the country. This act was a key component of racial segregation policies, contributing to systemic inequality and displacement of black communities. It aimed to control and restrict black land ownership, reinforcing the socio-economic divide during a time of increasing racial tensions in South Africa.