South Africa is a deeply unequal society, with high unemployment and homelessness. One response to this on the part of social movements of the poor has been the occupation of land. This article lists some prior and ongoing land occupations in South Africa.

2001

  • Bredell land occupation

2009

  • Macassar Village land occupation

2011

  • Mitchell's Plain land occupation

2013

  • Marikana land occupation (Cape Town)
  • Marikana land occupation (Durban)

See also

  • Anti-Land Invasion Unit (Cape Town)
  • Abahlali baseMjondolo
  • Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign

References


The politics of reforming traditional land in South Africa

Shunting hectares Land reform in South Africa Africa Research Institute

South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand A Technical

One of South Africa's most vital job sectors is experiencing a hiring

Map of State owned Land in South Africa r/southafrica