Native Land Act

The Native Land Act was a law enacted in several countries, including South Africa in 1913, to restrict land ownership by Indigenous peoples and allocate most land to white settlers. It limited the amount of land that Black and other non-white populations could own, often reserving only small, designated areas for them. This legislation aimed to reinforce racial separation and control over land resources, resulting in long-lasting inequalities. It fundamentally marginalized Indigenous communities by restricting their economic and social development, and its legacy has had lasting impacts on land distribution and social justice.