The Expropriation Bill’s impact would be as far-reaching as the attempted constitutional amendment
Your editorial is correct that the ANC’s resolution to push expropriation without compensation was “ill-advised”, but incorrect that it “has stalled and is unlikely to see the light of day” .
On Wednesday the parliamentary committee on public works & infrastructure will decide on the wording of the new Expropriation Bill. The Institute of Race Relations has warned that this is an intrinsic part of the EWC agenda. It enhances the discretion of the state to take property, skewing the process against the property holder.
Perhaps most importantly, it defines expropriation in a manner that would enable the state to take property without this being viewed as an act of expropriation — and thus not being eligible for payment. This enables a mass “custodial” taking of land, a goal that has been affirmed by many in the country, including from within the government and the ANC.
Indeed, President Cyril Ramaphosa has himself confirmed that EWC remains a party goal. At the recent ANC policy conference he said that “despite the setback of our efforts to amend section 25 of our constitution we must continue to pursue all available options, including through legislation, like the Expropriation Bill, to implement the resolution of our 54th conference on land redistribution without compensation”. EWC, he added, was a tool “that we must utilise”.
The Expropriation Bill — and other proposals such as the land court — may lack the drama of the attempted constitutional amendment, but the impact would be equally far-reaching. Do not be mistaken in thinking that this threat has abated.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FF Plus condemns the 'Expropriation Bill' and will keep fighting - South Africa TodayThe FF Plus condemns the Expropriation Bill, which will make it possible to expropriate, among other things, land without any compensation, and will vote against it at every opportunity. All the Bill’s clauses were adopted with an ANC majority in the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure on the morning of 7 September […]
Read more »
NATASHA MARRIAN: Ramaphosa primed for ANC re-electionPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is on track for re-election, strongly buoyed by the backing this week of the party’s second-largest province numerically, Limpopo, writes NatashaMarrian.
Read more »
NATASHA MARRIAN: Ramaphosa primed for ANC re-electionIt’s the ANC’s silly season: expect much noise and bluster, writes NatashaMarrian.
Read more »
Law Society offers free drafting for National Wills WeekIt's estimated that over 70-percent of South Africans pass away without a valid will.
Read more »
Up to five feared dead in Jagersfontein tailings dam disasterMineral resources & energy minister Gwede Mantashe says the owner of the burst dam will be held responsible for compensation
Read more »