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The Land Court Act, no. 06 of 2023.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of South Africa no. 49372 of 2023.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a Land Court and appeals against decisions of the Land Court; to make provision for the administration and judicial functions of the Land Court; to provide for the jurisdiction of the Land Court and Magistrates’ Courts for certain land related matters; to provide for mediation procedures; to amend certain Laws relating to the adjudication of land matters by other courts; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Court/tribunal Land consolidation Land reform Land valuation Dispute settlement Procedural matters Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act, divided into six chapters and 38 articles, provides for enhancing and promoting the ideal of access to land on an equitable basis; the land reform as a means of facilitating land justice, and therefore the Act establishes a Court with jurisdiction to grant any order, appropriate relief or impose any sanction; establishes an appeal process; provides for mediation. The Act concerns: establishment, composition, seal, seat and jurisdiction of the Court; terms and conditions for the appointment of judges; remuneration of the judges; appointment of officers, staff and assessors; Court proceedings and rules governing procedure of Court; intervention to proceedings before Court, right to appear and legal representation; powers and functions of Court under other legislation; Witnesses, witness fees and admissibility of evidence; scope and execution of process of Court; offences relating to execution; powers of Court; mediation and settling of matters; general provisions; power to issue Regulations; amendment of other Acts concerning land tenure and land rights.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Amends

Restitution of Land Rights Act (No. 22 of 1994).

Legislation | South Africa | 1994

Keyword: Land reform, Land tenure, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Land commission, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act 1996 (No. 3 of 1996).

Legislation | South Africa | 1996

Keyword: Land tenure, Land reform, Lease, Ownership, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Communal Property Associations Act, 1996 (No. 28 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1996

Keyword: Common property, Non-governmental entity, Land tenure, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, 1991. Act no. 112 of 1991.

Legislation | South Africa | 1991

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Cadastre/land registration, Subdivision of land, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Lease, Offences/penalties, Ownership, Private land, Public land, Right of use, Survey/mapping, Traditional rights/customary rights, Transfer, Use restrictions, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX