A Post-Colonial Perspective on Lived Experiences of Land Reform Claimants and Disputes in Musekwa and Kuvule, Limpopo, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7309917 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fhedzisani Ash Mukhuba (0009-0001-4079-8032, University of South Africa, corresponding author), Lindokuhle Denis Sibiya (0000-0002-6989-1505, University of South Africa) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00219096251393326 |
| OpenAlex | W4416779048 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 60 |
Employing a post-colonial lens, this study investigates the lived experiences of land reform claimants in the Musekwa and Kuvule in the Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa, regarding the Akkerland farm. Through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interview data, the findings reveal that claimants have not received their land after more than 28 years of land claim. Instead, it was sold to the mining company without consultation. This study argues that land reform follows a top-down approach, where black communities are passive receivers of policies, reflecting entrenched power relations. This study recommends a more participatory, transparent and community-driven approach to land reform
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |