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We are proud to welcome Nomfundo Ntloko, Chief Land Claims Commissioner of South Africa, as a plenary speaker at FIG Congress 2026 in Cape Town. Her presentation will explore how geospatial planning can advance spatial justice, strengthen rural tenure security, and support inclusive land reform in South Africa. 📍 FIG Congress 2026 📅 24–29 May 2026 🔗 fig.net/fig2026 #FIG2026 #Geospatial #LandReform #SpatialJustice #SouthAfrica

🔊🔊🔊 Did you pay rent to the Ingonyama Trust? Find out here how to claim your money back! This applies to all residents who signed a residential lease between 2007-2021. @LRCSouthAfrica @LarcUCT @StopTheBills

We need to be really keep an eye on this "FLEXIBLE EIA SYSTEM STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION", communities may be cheated out of crucial decision making process about their environments and livelihoods in the name of MAKING IT EASIER AND FASTER TO INVEST IN OUR COMMUNAL LAND.

South Africans are invited to help shape the future of local government by participating in the public comment process on the Reviewed Draft White Paper on #LocalGovernment Make your voice count before 28 May 2026 bit.ly/4wwjfog #WPLGReview #PublicParticipation

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON A COMPLAINT RELATING TO ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE RIGHTS OF OCCUPIERS OF MAHEIMSVLEI FARM IN MATLOSANA

Public participation in the legislative process is constitutionally protected. This is why the Public Procurement Act matter brought by @amaBhungane is so important for South Africans. #SocialJustice #PublicProcurement #Constitution

A MISTRA Webinar: Traditional Leadership in South Africa’s Democratic Constitution To mark the Constitution’s 30th anniversary, the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) invites you to a webinar that will bring together critical voices to reflect on what remains unanswered, why it matters, and what must change in the years ahead. Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026 Time: 10h00 – 12h00 Zoom Webinar Register to Join: mistra-org-za.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #DemocraticConstitution #MISTRA

Invitation to Interim Land Rights Management Committee Launch. #justice_through_land_and_agroecology #afra_wabantu

After years of eviction threats, the Mooketsi Farm Dweller finally sees a turning point following the Land Court pre-trial meeting in April 2026. The court ordered compulsory mediation under Extension Security of Tenure Act, affirming that resettlement process must begin with

APPLY: Applications are now open for the 2026 African Climate Creatives Fellowship, a 3-month programme to train young climate advocates (aged 18–35) in using digital & storytelling tools to amplify advocacy & influence climate policy. 🗓 Apply by 26 May: aspireclimate.org/accf/

uMshwathi Local Municipality launches the country’s first existing & functioning Land Rights Management Committee as provided for by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act Sunday 17 May 2026 09h00 Cool Air uMshwathi KZN @umshwathi #Justice_through_Land_and_Agroecology

[LAUNCH] Last week, SERI launched two new research brief series examining land & housing through a women’s equality lens. The briefs focus on rental disputes in the Jhb inner city, as well as their access to SA’s formal system of registered property. | shorturl.at/RB4Iv

HAPPENING NOW: 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/dXE6b3f3

In terms of the department’s Beneficiary Selection and Land Allocation Policy and State Land Lease and Disposal Policy, eligible applicants are invited to submit applications to lease agricultural property. Please click the link below for more information: dlrrd.gov.za/images/applica… #dlrrdatwork #governmentza #GovernmentAtWork #AcceleratingLandAccess #landreformprogramme @governmentza @gcismedia @vukuzenzelegcis

On 18 and 19 May 2026, the LRC will appear in the Constitutional Court assisting @amaBhungane in a challenge focused on whether Parliament fulfilled its constitutional obligation to ensure meaningful public participation during the drafting of the Public Procurement Act.

Climate change is overwhelming already failing municipalities South Africa’s already struggling municipalities are facing a “polycrisis” as climate change amplifies existing governance failures, leaving them without the dynamic capabilities needed to respond to disasters while disproportionately harming the country’s most vulnerable communities. Read the article through this link by Zamanzima Mazibuko-Makena: mistra.org.za/wp-content/upl… #Polycrisis #Climatechange

#GovZAUpdates | Government has, through the National Disaster Management Centre, declared a national state of disaster in response to the loss of life, damage to infrastructure, disruptions to essential services, and the displacement of communities.

Law students, don’t miss this! Join our Law Career Panel: Advocating for Justice TODAY. Learn real legal strategies, see impact in action & connect with alumni 🤝 Book here: tinyurl.com/yck7ax8k #UctLaw #LegalCareers #Justice

UCT Law is hosting the Public Law Conference 2026 from 1 - 4 July. The Public Law Conference is one of the leading forums for discussion on issues of public law in Commonwealth jurisdictions. This international conference takes place at a time when there are fundamental questions and challenges facing constitutional democracies around the world. Dr Nicola Palmer (UCT Public Law) discusses the significance of this conference - and why public law academics, researchers and practitioners should attend - with Em Professor Hugh Corder (UCT Public Law), Professor Bradley Slade (Stellenbosch University Law Faculty), and Salona Lutchman (UCT Public Law).

🚨BREAKING NEWS | President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation this evening, “following the judgment of the Constitutional Court …” 🚨WATCH: Newzroom Afrika for more ahead of the address. ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe will to us @19h00 tonight.