Apartheid distortions of customary law rob women of land rights – and livelihoods

Mobilisation against the Traditional Courts Bill brought together women living in often remote rural areas around the country. In sharing their experiences with one another in meetings and workshops, what repeatedly emerged was how precarious their rights to land are. Here we tell the stories of Dudu Xaba and Cazile Hadebe, two women whose land … Continue reading Apartheid distortions of customary law rob women of land rights – and livelihoods