Freedmen News Watch · October 12, 2026, 1:20 PM CDT
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- Ramaphosa announces land for black farmers (via Joburg ETC)
Ramaphosa announces land for black farmers.
News Ramaphosa says 2.5 million hectares being released to black farmers Ramaphosa says 2.5 million hectares being released to black farmers President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is releasing approximately 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers as part of efforts to expand commercial farming, create jobs and address inequalities in South Africa’s agricultural sector.
In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa said access to land must be supported by financing, training, mentorship and technology if emerging farmers are to build sustainable businesses.
The initiative forms part of the government’s Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy, which is being used to make state-owned land available to black farmers in different parts of the country.
Government says land access must lead to commercial farming Ramaphosa described secure land ownership as an important first step towards building a new generation of South African farmers.
However, he warned that giving farmers access to land without the resources to develop it could leave them struggling to grow beyond subsistence farming. Emerging farmers often face difficulties securing funding for essential inputs, infrastructure and additional land, he said.
Without that financial support, farmers may find it difficult to expand production, employ workers and compete in commercial markets. Ramaphosa said government wanted to combine land access with the practical support needed to establish viable farming businesses.[1]
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