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FACT-CHECK | Do white people own 22% of the land in South Africa?

Episode Summary

Since at least 2018, a claim doing the rounds on social media alleges that white people own only around 22% of South Africa’s land. This claim has been circulating again now in the light of the recent tensions around the Expropriation Act. But is it true? Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains.

Episode Notes

Since at least 2018, a claim doing the rounds on social media alleges that white people own only around 22% of South Africa’s land. This claim has been circulating again now in the light of the recent tensions around the Expropriation Act. But is it true? 

Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains. 

Written & Narrated by Rebacca Davis
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
Edited by Rufaro Chiswo
Music & Design by Bernard Kotze

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