Native Land Act of 1913

The Native Land Act of 1913 was a law enacted in South Africa that restricted Black Africans from owning land in most parts of the country. It reserved specific areas for "white" use and ownership, significantly limiting Black land ownership and access. This legislation aimed to enforce racial segregation and maintain white economic and political dominance. The act had long-lasting effects, marginalizing Black communities and shaping South Africa’s social and land distribution patterns for decades.