04/03/2026
TLOKWENG LAND BOARD STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS
Tlokweng Land Board recently held a series of consultative meetings with Dikgosi and members of the community to address pressing land management issues and outline ongoing reforms.
Tlokweng Land Board has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent, inclusive and sustainable land management following a series of consultative meetings with Magosi and the community. The engagements highlighted progress in land servicing, housing development and policy reform aimed at improving access to land while protecting agricultural resources.
Under the Tlokweng Development Plan (2001–2036), Phase 1 in Maratadiba Ward has been successfully completed, with all residential plots allocated. Phase 2 in Sefoke Ward is currently under acquisition, with verification of ownership, dispute resolution and compensation processes ongoing. Once finalized, the Sefoke expansion is projected to deliver approximately 1,500 plots, helping to ease pressure on a waiting list of over 56,000 applicants.
Compensation and acquisitions are being guided by the Tribal Land Act, ensuring fairness and legality.
The Board acknowledged that delays in allocations stem from ownership disputes, self-extension of plots, inheritance issues and litigation. To address this, the Development Plan has to be reviewed by relevant departments, strengthen community sensitization, enforce development covenants to repossess unused land, and fast-track confirmation of old allocations in collaboration with Bogosi.
In a major boost to housing delivery, Plot 16080 in Ramfurwa Ward has been earmarked for consolidation and change of use to multi-residential under the Bonno Housing Programme. The project is expected to produce about 1,600 apartments, significantly improving housing availability in Tlokweng.
The Board also raised concern over illegal land occupation in areas such as Maboana, Mathothwana and Maratadiba, reminding residents that tribal land is held in trust by the Land Board in terms of the Tribal Land Act. Residents are urged to follow proper allocation procedures.
On agricultural land, records show hundreds of allocated fields, kraals and mekgoro remain unused. The Board will intensify ward-by-ward mapping and surveying to issue Secure Land Titles (SLTs), enabling lawful subletting, reducing disputes and improving productivity. To date, 1,467 SLTs have been registered, with a target of 1,200 more by March 2026.
Implementation of the 2024 Land Management Policy further introduces reforms such as limiting farm sizes to 2 hectares, tightening rules on mekgoro allocations and transfers, and discouraging land hoarding.
Overall, the consultations underscored a shared responsibility between the Land Board, Bogosi and the community to ensure orderly development, protect agriculture and unlock land for housing and economic growth in Tlokweng.
