"Not owning land feels like we have gone back to being slaves," said Amanda Cloete, Elim's heritage officer.
This national conversation has trickled into the town of Elim known for thatched roofing, the occasional horse-drawn cart, slave memorials, and wild indigenous fynbos plants. They sign a pledge to follow rules such as only cohabiting with a spouse, carrying a dog permit if a pet owner, respecting the church's right to issue levies, obeying their duty to God and more.
"Today, many people are shouting for title deeds," said October who has worked with the Moravian ministry for 40 years.
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