Land Agriculture Who owns agricultural land held by individuals in South Africa? Source State land audit 2017 Short answer Who owns agricultural land held by individuals in South Africa? According to the 2017 state land audit, about 94 million hectares or 77% of all land was in private hands in 2015. This means it was owned by individuals, trusts, companies and community-based organisations such as community property associations and churches. The audit only provided a breakdown ... Back Full answer
Land Agriculture How much of South Africa’s land is agricultural land? Source World Bank: Agricultural land (% of land area) – South Africa Short answer How much of South Africa’s land is agricultural land? According to data from the World Bank, agricultural land makes up 79.4% of South Africa’s land area. More: Frequently asked questions about land ownership and demand in South Africa ... Back Full answer