LANDS and Natural Resources Minister Sylvia Masebo’s warning that ministry officials involved in the illegal sale of land will be arrested is a breath of fresh air. For too long, the Ministry of Lands has been synonymous with corruption, ranking among the worst in bribery, alongside the Ministry of Home Affairs. While police officers may lead in public perception of corruption, officers at the Ministry of Lands are no amateurs when it comes to ka somefing. And in this ministry, ka somefing is often not pocket change—these are deals worth millions. The problems at the Ministry of Lands are systemic, deep-rooted, and far-reaching. Corruption here thrives on the complexity of land ownership, where multiple individuals frequently claim the same parcel...