I have found over the years that Smuts finger is a hardy, valuable grass with a good few years of lifespan if properly cared for.
Grasses should never be overgrazed or continuously grazed by livestock without giving the grass a chance to recuperate. You should never graze grass to a mat or flat to the ground. Try to not allow animals to graze grasses to below about 8cm to 10cm in length. If you have cutting equipment or even a sickle (for use in yards), the