The land was taken.
The truth was buried.
How did a protected milkwood forest in Hermanus become the site of a massive land grab, and who allowed it to happen? Behind the destruction of Schulphoek lies a tangled web of political interests, intimidation, manipulation and allegations of blackmail. A story of failed leadership, political opportunism and the hidden forces that shaped the fate of an entire community. Stolen Ground II investigates what really happened in Hermanus and who should be held accountable.
A race track in Kraaifontein.
A country under siege.
Stolen Ground The Tygerberg Raceway Story is a raw and unsettling documentary uncovering the violent land invasion that destroyed Tygerberg Raceway in July 2020, and the silent epidemic of land grabs spreading across South Africa.
The documentary dives into the stories the media won’t touch — the real impact of land invasions on law-abiding citizens, livelihoods, and the future of property rights in South Africa.
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Stolen Ground
The story behind the headlines
Newsflash’s original documentary, Stolen Ground, investigates unlawful land occupations in South Africa, the failures that allowed them to happen and the devastating consequences for property owners and communities.
Explore the investigation, watch the documentary and find out what’s next for the Stolen Ground series.
