Books The Land Question in South Africa: The Challenge of Transformation and Redistribution," edited by Lungisile Ntsebeza and Ruth Hall

"The Land Question in South Africa: The Challenge of Transformation and Redistribution," edited by Lungisile Ntsebeza and Ruth Hall, is a comprehensive volume that addresses the deeply rooted issue of land dispossession under colonial and apartheid rule in South Africa. The book examines how the post-apartheid democratic government has struggled with land reform policies aimed at redistribution and economic transformation to alleviate poverty and inequality.

It brings together contributions from leading scholars, activists, and policymakers who critically assess the limited progress of land reform since 1994. Themes include the constitutional and legal challenges of land redistribution, the role of traditional authorities, rural livelihoods, and competing political and economic interests shaping reform efforts. The book situates South Africa's land issue in a broader regional and theoretical context, comparing experiences across southern Africa.