Communicative mapping as a means for promoting legal land tenure: The case study of the Goedverwacht Moravian Mission Village, in the Western Cape, South Africa

Communicative mapping proves to be an effective tool for promoting legal land tenure in communal settlements, as demonstrated by the case study of Goedverwacht Moravian Mission Village. The research highlights that creating an interim cadastral map using general boundaries—sufficiently accurate for practical purposes—enhances spatial awareness and provides a foundation for legal recognition of land rights. This approach addresses the challenges posed by the Western Cape Land Use Planning Act, which requires integration into municipal zoning schemes, thereby offering a feasible solution for preserving communal church lifestyles while ensuring legal clarity.

(Ed.). (2018). Communicative mapping as a means for promoting legal land tenure: The case study of the Goedverwacht Moravian Mission Village, in the Western Cape, South Africa. Town and Regional Planning, 72(1). https://doi.org/10.18820/2415-0495/trp72i1.1