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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is releasing approximately 2,5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers, as he calls for greater access to finance, training and agricultural support.