Land of the ANCESTORS

Expropriation a Necessity for Justice

Justice Seutloali

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English

Ilanga BC Publishers
04 November 2024

Political ideologies; Constitution: government & the state; Political economy

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Land of the Ancestors: Expropriation a Necessity for Justice explores the complex history of land dispossession and the urgent need for land expropriation without compensation in South Africa. The book delves into the brutal colonial and apartheid-era land thefts, highlighting how indigenous communities were stripped of their ancestral lands through violent means. It argues that true justice and reconciliation can only be achieved by addressing this historical injustice.

The book traces the evolution of land reform policies in post-apartheid South Africa, illustrating how existing efforts have fallen short of restoring land to its rightful owners. Seutloali makes a compelling case for land expropriation without compensation as a necessary step in rectifying these past wrongs and achieving social and economic justice.

Central to the argument is the role of grassroots movements and civil society in advocating for land reform. The book amplifies the voices of those directly affected by land dispossession, offering perspectives from the ground that underscore the importance of land ownership for dignity, identity, and economic empowerment.

The author also examines the positive economic impacts that land reform could have, from alleviating poverty to boosting agricultural productivity. The book engages with international perspectives on land reform, exploring how global movements have influenced South Africa's approach and contributed to shaping the country's path forward.

The book is not a call for revenge but for justice. It refutes the fearmongering narrative of violent land grabs and presents land expropriation as a legal, democratic, and necessary process. Seutloali highlights that the struggle for land is not only a struggle for property but a fight for justice, equality, and the rightful restoration of dignity to South Africa's historically oppressed majority

By: Justice Seutloali
Imprint: Ilanga BC Publishers
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9798227675552
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 04 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active