Special Master Labour Tenants

Special Master of Labour Tenants

The Special Master of Labour Tenants (SMLT) is a role in South Africa that helps the government implement the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act.

The SMLT was appointed in 2019 after the Constitutional Court ruled that the government had not been doing enough to resolve labour tenant claims.

How was the SMLT appointed?

The Constitutional Court appointed the SMLT after the government failed to implement the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act.

The court was concerned that the government was not carrying out its orders.

The court wanted to ensure that the land reform and restitution processes moved forward.

What does the SMLT do?

The SMLT works with the government to resolve labour tenant claims.

The SMLT ensures that the government implements court orders.

The SMLT develops plans for resolving claims.

The SMLT works to create a database for labour tenant claims.

Who is the SMLT?

Professor Richard Levin was appointed as the first SMLT in 2019.