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17 million South Africans live on communal land – new study of a rural valley offers insights on how to manage it

By Wonga Masiza, Researcher, Agricultural Research Council

The Tyhume River, flowing from the forested Amathole Mountains in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, gives its name to a valley of 20 villages on communal land. Much of the land is being used to keep livestock, as crop production has declined over the years. This land is under the custodianship of traditional leaders.

The valley is typical of South Africa’s communal land: affected by soil erosion,…

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