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FACT-CHECK | Do white people own 22% of the land in South Africa?

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Since at least 2018, a claim doing the rounds on social media alleges that white people own only around 22% of South Africa’s land. This claim has been circulating again now in the light of the recent tensions around the Expropriation Act. But is it true? Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains. Written & Narrated by Rebacca DavisProduced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie GambadeEdited by Rufaro ChiswoMusic & Design by Bernard KotzeSupport journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Since at least 2018, a claim doing the rounds on social media alleges that white people own only around 22% of South Africa’s land. This claim has been circulating again now in the light of the recent tensions around the Expropriation Act. But is it true? Daily Maverick's Rebecca Davis explains.

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