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About the publication [For Bloemfontein/Mangaung] as an example of an “overlooked” city, with much of the literature … about [it] referring to work of urban geographers done in the 1990s, this is an important corrective work: Centring Bloemfontein/Mangaung; and particularly its racial/spatial histories and how they still impact on property and enduring inequalities today. Locating the spatial debate in Mangaung is an original contribution, as well as the way in which space, race and property intersects and are fused conceptually to make sense of the Bloemfontein reality.’ Stephan de Beer Professor and Director, Centre for Faith and Community, University of Pretoria ‘This … book makes an original contribution by integrating diverse disciplinary perspectives, including social constructionism, legal studies, and geographical and cultural studies, to analyse post-apartheid spatial, social, and legal dynamics in South Africa, with Mangaung as study site. It uses empirical data from interviews to ground theoretical discussions in the lived experiences of those affected by apartheid-era policies and their aftermath. The volume critically examines the failures of post-1994 reintegration policies, advocating for alternative approaches that focus on the development of displaced communities. It highlights the cultural, social, and emotional dimensions of home, challenging the economic-centric view of property and land. By exploring both traditional and alternative understandings of property law, the book suggests potential for transformed visions of property rights. The concept of trans temporality adds complexity to the understanding of spatial and temporal relations. The narratives of displacement and psychological loss underscore the enduring impact of apartheid and the challenges of meaningful redress. As a collection, the book enriches the discourse on property, land, and home in post-apartheid South Africa through its comprehensive, multi-disci