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Why land reforms have shaken South Africa — The 77 Percent

Edith Kimani
June 20, 2025

South Africa's controversial new expropriation law has reignited fierce debate over historic land dispossession, property rights and economic stability. Can young South Africans find a way forward on one of the country's most explosive issues?

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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