OBS_VALUE: The law stipulates the requirements for the valid sale of property must  be in writing and signed by the parties to the transaction or their authorised representatives. This also applies to foreigners.Real estate transactions in the Republic of South Africa;http://www.bowman.co.za/News-Blog/Blog/REAL-ESTATE-TRANSACTIONS-IN-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-SOUTH-AFRICATo note that theRegulation of Agricultural Land Holdings Bill was published on 17 March 2017 for public comment, which prohibits foreign ownership of agricultural land according to Chapter 6. The status of this potential law should be followed since it may change the answer for this measure.https://www.gov.za/documents/regulation-agricultural-land-holdings-bill-draft-17-mar-2017-0000