The DA contests the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act, referencing South Africa's history where similar powers were misused under apartheid. They argue that safeguarding property rights is essential to ensuring that no government wields unchecked powers to expropriate land. Recent tensions have escalated, with Trump imposing a freeze on U.S. foreign aid to South Africa, citing human rights violations, while the ANC insists that no land will be seized without thorough justification. In response to international backlash, President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to send representatives abroad to clarify the government's stance on the new legislation and ongoing land reform efforts.
South Africa's Controversial Land Seizure Act Faces Legal Challenge by Opposition Party
South Africa's Controversial Land Seizure Act Faces Legal Challenge by Opposition Party
Democratic Alliance argues against the Expropriation Act that allows government land grabs without compensation.
The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key player in South Africa's coalition government, has initiated legal proceedings against the Expropriation Act, which permits the government to take private land without compensation. This law has sparked international controversy, notably drawing criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The ANC-led government, which recently entered a power-sharing arrangement after a decline in parliamentary majority, claims Trump's stance is influenced by misinformation.
