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Women walk through farmland near Lusikisiki in South Africas impoverished Eastern Cape province in this November 11, 2005 file picture. More than a decade after the end of apartheid, more than 90 percent of South Africas commercial farmland is still owned by the white minority -- a legacy of apartheid and colonial rule, which saw blacks kicked off their ancestral land. So far the government has transferred roughly 4 percent of previously white-owned land to blacks -- far off its goal of 30 percent by 2014. To match feature SAFRICA LAND REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/Files (SOUTH AFRICA) - GM1DTBIFPFa
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This powerful print captures the harsh reality of South Africa's Eastern Cape province, where women navigate through farmland near Lusikisiki. Taken on November 11,2005, it serves as a stark reminder that more than a decade after apartheid ended, over 90 percent of the country's commercial farmland remains in the hands of the white minority. This deeply rooted inequality is a direct result of both apartheid and colonial rule, which forcibly displaced black communities from their ancestral lands. Despite efforts to address this historical injustice, progress has been slow. The government aimed to transfer 30 percent of previously white-owned land to black individuals by 2014 but has only managed to achieve around 4 percent thus far. This glaring disparity highlights the ongoing struggle for land reform and economic empowerment faced by marginalized communities in South Africa. Photographer Mike Hutchings expertly captures the resilience and determination etched on these women's faces as they traverse this impoverished landscape. Their presence symbolizes not only their personal journey but also represents countless others who continue fighting for justice and equal access to land resources. This poignant image serves as a call-to-action, urging society to confront its past injustices and work towards creating a more equitable future for all South Africans.
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