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Submission Number: 160
Submission ID: 1083
Submission UUID: 832d99b4-cd01-4586-ad05-23e6214f3922
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Sun, 06/08/2025 - 14:53
Completed: Sun, 06/08/2025 - 15:06
Changed: Fri, 06/27/2025 - 06:29
Remote IP address: 41.13.164.145
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Ngubane |
| Firstname | Zandile joyce |
| NgubaneZJ@ufs.ac.za | |
| Mobile | 0711161574 |
| Institution | University of free state (qwaqwa) |
| Biosketch | Iam Zandile Ngubane aged 46.I stuidied Bachelor of arts ,Higher Diploma in Commuity development,Labour relations ,Master's in Community Development.Iam currently completing Phd in Community development.I worked as a Community development Parctiotioner,Manager as well as an assistant Manager for sustainable livelihood programme.Iam currently working as a lecturer teaching Community Dvelopment Practice for the 3rd years. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Land Grabs, Food insecurity, and Development Delays: Contextualizing Land Reforms in Rural KwaZulu-Natal (Case study of Umkhanyakude District Municipality) |
| Theme Selection | THEME 3: Policy and Advocacy for Peace building, Environmental and Social Justice |
| Subtheme THREE Selection | SUB 3.4 Influencing public policy to address environmental inequalities. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | This paper examines the impact of land grabs on rural livelihoods and food insecurity, challenges in land reform implementation, and the balance between community development and traditional land governance in KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa’s history of colonialism and apartheid has left deep social, economic, and environmental scars, contributing to persistent inequality and food insecurity. Despite 30 years of democracy, various forms of stratification continue to hinder development. Land reforms in South Africa are intended to address historical injustices and promote rural development. The paper explores the intersection of land grabs, food insecurity, and development delays, calling for community-driven land governance to enhance agricultural productivity and promote inclusive rural development. Mixed method approach was used. The strata of the sample comprised of 100 participants i.e. 5 IDP officials from 4 Local Municipalities and 1 District Municipality, 20 government officials from different government departments, 5 employees from civil societies and 70 community members. The IDP government officials and civil societies employees were purposively selected whereas community members were systematically randomly selected. Findings revealed that barriers such as low literacy rates, limited access to information, cultural and social norms, and capacity constraints within local government obstruct effective participation in Integrated Development Plan (IDP) processes and raise issues concerning their development. Marginalized groups, such as women and youth, are often excluded from participation, further exacerbating inequalities. To address these challenges, the study proposes several strategies for enhancing education, including community-based programs, technology-driven communication platforms, public forums, and collaboration with civil society organisations. Overall, the study calls for a concerted effort to improve communication, increase community education, and strengthen local governance mechanisms. Key words: Food;Food insecurity; Development;Development delays;Land reform; |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Nyasha Hillary |
| Lastname | Chibaya |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Sandile |
| Lastname | Dhludhlu |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |