In a bold move towards fairness, South Africa is changing how land ownership is documented starting March 5, 2025. New rules will require landowners and buyers to share details about their race, gender, and nationality, shining a light on who owns land in the country. This change aims to fix past wrongs from a time when land ownership was unfairly divided. By collecting this important information, South Africa hopes to create a more equal and just future for everyone. Through these steps, the nation is embracing a brighter path toward true equity in land ownership.
South Africa’s newly appointed Minister Gayton McKenzie is bringing sweeping changes to the country’s Sports, Arts, and Culture Department, pledging to redirect funds to support struggling athletes and artists. The reforms include disclosing a comprehensive list of all funding beneficiaries, prioritizing the needs of performers over spectators, and ending the tradition of sponsoring trips for “super fans.” While controversial, the reforms represent a significant shift in the department’s resource allocation, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and support for struggling artists and athletes. The impact of these changes on South Africa’s sports and arts scene remains to be seen.