The Act is seen as a crucial step in addressing the country's racially imbalanced land ownership and redressing historical injustices from the Apartheid era.

In response to a question posed by SABC News, UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango emphasised the importance of the Act in fostering a more equitable future for SA. Magango stated, "Redressing SA's racially imbalanced land ownership is vital to addressing the historical injustices of the Apartheid era and fostering a more equitable future." He further highlighted that the recently adopted law marked a critical step in this journey.

However, the UN Human Rights Office urged SA authorities to ensure that the implementation of the Act aligns with the protections enshrined in the country's Constitution and complies with international human rights standards. The call for careful implementation underscores the need to balance redress and adherence to legal and human rights frameworks.

The support from the UN comes amid heightened tensions following an Executive Order signed by United States President Donald Trump. The order, which criticises SA's land policy and alleges poor treatment of the White Afrikaner minority, has been met with strong reactions. Trump recently reinforced his negative sentiments, calling the situation "very dangerous and very bad for a lot of people," and has refused to commit to attending the G20 Leaders Summit later this year.

-- Sherwin Bryce-Pease/ChannelAfrica--