The Municipal-Traditional Authority Nexus in Land Administration and Allocation: a comparative study in two former homelands of South Africa - By Simon Hull

The interaction between statutory and customary land administration in South Africa is examined through two case studies in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces, highlighting the inconsistencies and lack of regulation where these systems coexist. Drawing on fieldwork and secondary data, the study reveals both commonalities and differences in land administration practices. Using fit-for-purpose land administration principles, we recommend short-term and long-term strategies for consolidating land information. These include mapping existing settlements and reforming legal frameworks. We conclude that integration is feasible with political will. Further research in required in other former homelands to better understand local dynamics.