The Land Act (South Africa)

The Land Act in South Africa, specifically the Natives Land Act of 1913, was a pivotal law that restricted land ownership for non-white South Africans. It designated specific areas for black people to live and farm, while the majority of the land was reserved for white ownership. This act laid the foundation for racial segregation and deepened inequalities in land access, contributing significantly to the socio-economic divides that still affect South Africa today. Subsequent reforms aim to address these injustices, but the effects of the Act continue to influence land policies and relations in the country.