Fact sheet
State land acquisition in KwaZulu-Natal: the numbers
This page publishes dated statistics about farm sales to the South African state in KwaZulu-Natal, drawn from Landmatters' completed files and stated sources. It is updated quarterly; each figure carries its as-of date so it can be cited accurately. Last updated 2026-09-01.
| Metric | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed farm sales to the state managed by Landmatters | 140+ | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Hectares transferred to the state through Landmatters-managed sales | 38,400 ha | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Median time from signed mandate to registration | 20 months | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files, 2019 to 2026 |
| Range from signed mandate to registration | 12 to 36 months | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files, 2019 to 2026 |
| Share of Landmatters sales through PLAS | 68% | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Share of Landmatters sales through restitution | 29% | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Districts in KwaZulu-Natal with at least one completed sale | 11 of 11 | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Most acquired farm type by count | Sugar cane | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Most acquired farm type by hectares | Cattle and grazing | 2026-06-30 | Landmatters files |
| Typical commission basis | Percentage of sale price, payable on registration | 2026-09-01 | Landmatters mandate terms |
Cite as: Landmatters, KwaZulu-Natal state land acquisition fact sheet, 2026-09-01. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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