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Controversial Expropriation Act should be taken to clearing house mechanism, says expert

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act, allowing the state to seize private property without compensation.
The ANC claims the act rectifies historical injustices but lacks safeguards against abuse.
Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast criticized Minister Dean Macpherson for refusing to implement the act as mandated by parliament.
Tensions exist between Macpherson and Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.

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The Spectator World

The dangers of South Africa’s Expropriation Act

Cape Town How damaging will South Africa’s Expropriation Act be? The legislation, which allows the state to seize private property without compensation, was signed late last month by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The act is consistent with the Marxist ideology of the South African Communist Party, an ally of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). It’s claimed it will “redress the results of past racial discrimination” and “undo the legacy of a…

9 days ago·United Kingdom

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hudson.org

South Africa’s Land Expropriation Act Rattles Relations with the US

South Africa’s Land Expropriation Act Rattles Relations with the US cnichols@hudson.org Thu, 02/13/2025 - 14:53 SVG In the Media Feb 12, 2025 VOA News South Africa’s Land Expropriation Act Rattles Relations with the US Joshua Meservey Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey Caption (Screenshot via YouTube) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to E-mail E-mail P…

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The Citizen

Controversial Expropriation Act should be taken to clearing house mechanism, says expert

The Expropriation Act has not only divided South Africans, but it has also led to diplomatic tensions with the United States (US) government.

10 days ago·South Africa

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Spectator UK

The dark heart of South Africa’s Expropriation Act

Cape Town How damaging will South Africa’s Expropriation Act be? The legislation, which allows the state to seize private property without compensation, was signed late last month by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The act is consistent with the Marxist ideology of the South African Communist party, an ally of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). It’s

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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VOA

South Africa’s land Expropriation Act rattles relations with the US

On this week’s Straight Talk Africa, host Vincent Makori focuses on South Africa’s recently signed land Expropriation Act which has caused tension with the U.S. Guests include Gaopalelwe Mathiba, a senior lecturer in the Department of Private Law at the University of Cape Town, Joshua Meservey, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, the assistant director of the Center for African Studies at Howard University.

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