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US congressional hearing flags property rights threat to SA democracy

Expropriation without compensation (EWC) was flagged as a major risk to South Africa’s democracy at a congressional hearing in the United States last week.

A banking risk arises from the Expropriation Act - IRR

Banks have always depended on the bedrock of property for extending capital while minimising risk – but now that bedrock is being legislated into quicksand.

IRR to warn Ramaphosa on constitutionality of Expropriation Bill

Weakening property rights will end any chance of South Africa becoming a prosperous society.

Renewed EWC push threatens South Africa’s trade privileges – IRR

The implications of the signing of the Expropriation Act for South Africa’s trade access should not be underestimated, warns the Institute of Race Relations ...

Land debate distorted by misrepresentation of ownership figures − IRR

The misrepresentation of data around land ownership is distorting how the public understands the issue, and how it is debated.

EWC on the horizon - Politicsweb

With its adoption by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), the Expropriation Bill has passed one of its final legal hurdles before becoming law.

Direct transfers of property to third parties under Expropriation Bill - Farmer's Weekly

The Expropriation Bill of 2020 (the Bill) was adopted by the legislature on 27th March 2024 and needs only President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assent to become law. ...

Expropriation Bill opens possibility of SA tragedy - Politicsweb

Given its prominence over the past few years, the relative absence in electoral commentary on land reform – ‘the land question’ – might seem surprising.

Letter: Stop sabotaging farmers - Business Day

Without substantially improved GDP growth performance, SA has no prospect of achieving any of its socioeconomic aspirations. This is an existential issue, with ...

ANTHEA JEFFERY: Procedural defects bar president’s assent to expropriation bill - Business Day

The expropriation bill of 2020 was passed by parliament in March and needs only President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assent to become law. However, under section 79 of ...