# KwaZulu-Natal state land acquisition fact sheet

Updated: 2026-09-01

Dated statistics on farm sales to the state in KwaZulu-Natal from Landmatters files.

## Figures

| 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 |

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