Call for stronger Community Property Association governance to make land reform more productive

Call for Stronger Governance in Community Property Associations

The Vumelana Advisory Fund emphasizes the need for stronger governance within community property associations to make land reform more productive in South Africa.

As the debate on land reform productivity continues, the non-profit organization highlights the importance of effective governance in turning restituted land into a sustainable source of opportunity.

82% of the 1,700 Community Property Associations (CPAs) fail to submit annual reports within the prescribed time.
Key governance documents and returns, such as AGM held, committee, membership list, and financials, are not submitted.

Community ownership must go beyond the transfer of land for restituted land to become a source of lasting opportunity.

The Vumelana Advisory Fund believes that addressing the fundamental challenge of governance is crucial for the success of land reform.

Author's summary: Stronger governance is key to productive land reform.

TimesLIVE — 2025-11-03

Call for Stronger Governance in Community Property Associations

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