Urban land is of symbolic significance in South Africa because it is land that people of colour were historically denied access to. But the historically privileged still own, occupy and enjoy the best urban land.
The question is, why hasn't our government been able to unlock well-located land in urban areas to provide housing for the people who need it most?
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