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South African Land Claims Commission

The South African Land Claims Commission was a government body established to address land restitution and redistribution, aiming to restore land to those dispossessed during apartheid and historical injustices. It managed claims from individuals and communities seeking land rights or compensation, facilitating equitable land distribution and promoting social justice. The commission played a key role in implementing land reform policies, ensuring affected groups could access land or receive fair compensation. Its work contributed to the broader effort of correcting land inequality and fostering social cohesion in post-apartheid South Africa.