African norms are not compatible with expropriation without compensation – 14 December 2020
Property rights are universal. They are found in every cultural context where human beings live with one another. ..
Property rights are universal. They are found in every cultural context where human beings live with one another. ..
The bill, which is set to replace the Expropriation Act of 1975 consistent with the Constitution was gazetted on the 9th of October 2020. The bill forms part of the work that government is undertaking to ensure that a comprehensive land redistribution for agricultural purpose, human settlements and industrial development is implemented…
Government has published an updated draft of its land expropriation bill ahead of its official introduction to parliament. The bill is set to replace the current Expropriation Act of 1975, and spells out clearly how and when expropriation can take place in South Africa.
Government’s draft bill on land expropriation without compensation will not necessarily fast-track land reform in the country – and could lead to further litigation and contestation in the country…