By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Communal Property Associations Amendment Bill into law, marking a significant step forward in protecting the rights of communities involved in communal property associations (CPAs).
The president’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the legislation clarified the objectives and governance of CPAs.
He said the government had identified several issues that plagued CPAs, including the abuse of power by elected committee members and a lack of state intervention in the management of communal property.
Also, the Rural Development and Land Reform Department had struggled with limited monitoring and oversight capabilities due to resource constraints, making these amendments crucial for improving governance and accountability within CPAs.
The amendments are designed to enhance the management and oversight of communal land ownership, ensuring that residents who are members of CPAs hold actual ownership rights to the land, rather than the associations themselves.
This change addresses a longstanding
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