The Native Land Act of 1913

The Native Land Act of 1913 was a law in South Africa that limited Black Africans to owning or renting land to just 7% of the country, primarily reserved for them. It was designed to restrict Black land ownership and reinforce racial segregation, pushing the majority of Black South Africans into designated areas with restricted rights. This legislation laid the groundwork for racial inequalities in land distribution and had long-lasting effects on social and economic disparities in South Africa.