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Land Expropriation

MK party’s treason case against AfriForum ‘legally unfounded’
Politics
/ 13 February 2025

MK party’s treason case against AfriForum ‘legally unfounded’

Lobbying does not come near the definition of treason, according to legal analysts

By Mandisa Nyathi
No minerals for the US if aid is cut, Gwede Mantashe threatens
Politics
/ 3 February 2025

No minerals for the US if aid is cut, Gwede Mantashe threatens

The mineral and petroleum resources minister also told the mining indaba that the African continent must take charge of its mineral wealth

By Mandisa Nyathi
The Expropriation Act could conflict with international treaty obligations
Opinion
/ 31 January 2025

The Expropriation Act could conflict with international treaty obligations

South Africa has investment agreements with the China, the US and the EU, most of which require full compensation at market value if property is expropriated

By Douglas White
Fitch raises red flags over ANC coalition with MK party,  EFF
Business
/ 5 June 2024

Fitch raises red flags over ANC coalition with MK party, EFF

Earlier this year, the ratings agency warned that a significant increase in the government’s debt-to-GDP ratio could knock its credit rating

By Sarah Smit
South African media, nationalisation and the spectre of investor confidence
Opinion
/ 17 February 2022

South African media, nationalisation and the spectre of investor confidence

Commercial media reproduces the views of the dominant class and has been unable to unpack the underlying failures of capitalism

By Mandla J Radebe
KZN coalition talks may rope in Jacob Zuma for ANC
Politics
/ 12 November 2021

KZN coalition talks may rope in Jacob Zuma for ANC

The Economic Freedom Fighters are said to have made an attempt to convince Herman Mashaba to consider an ANC alliance in Gauteng

By Lizeka Tandwa
Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?
Politics
/ 27 October 2020

Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?

Land ownership and its equitable distribution has floundered. Changes to a section of the constitution and the expropriation act are now before parliament, but do they offer any solution?

By Luke Feltham
After seven years, displaced Zambian villagers might get land
Africa
/ 18 May 2020

After seven years, displaced Zambian villagers might get land

A high court ruling in Zambia could mean redistributed land and compensation for communities who were evicted for commercial farming

By Juliana Nnoko-Mewanu
The land wars of 2019: Analysing the EFF and ANC manifestos
Article
/ 7 February 2019

The land wars of 2019: Analysing the EFF and ANC manifestos

The ANC proposes to continue working with large agricultural businesses, an approach that has to date marginalised small-scale farmers

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
EFF manifesto calls for scrapping of the tender system to eliminate corruption
Article
/ 2 February 2019

EFF manifesto calls for scrapping of the tender system to eliminate corruption

The manifesto incorporates the party’s seven cardinal pillars — including land redistribution without compensation

By Paddy Harper
The land: SA’s unifying and divisive issue
Article
/ 4 January 2019

The land: SA’s unifying and divisive issue

The land hearings of 2018 were fraught, emotive discussions of a matter of national importance

By Lucas Ledwaba
Watershed political wars lie ahead
Article
/ 4 January 2019

Watershed political wars lie ahead

South Africans can expect another exciting year: elections, land reform without compensation, Zondo inquiry revelations and court cases

By Paddy Harper
Land expropriation decision an EFF victory, but what about the landless?
Article
/ 6 December 2018

Land expropriation decision an EFF victory, but what about the landless?

The EFF needs to work with the ANC to get the two-thirds majority required to amend section 25 of the Constitution

By Lucas Ledwaba
Land: ‘Financial suicide’
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Land: ‘Financial suicide’

Researchers warn that expropriation without compensation may cost 2.28-million jobs and cut GDP by R454.8-billion

By Tebogo Tshwane
Land provision critical to addressing inequality — Ramaphosa
Article
/ 26 October 2018

Land provision critical to addressing inequality — Ramaphosa

The president was clear about accelerating the provision of land to the poor and marginalised

By Mashadi Kekana
Zwelithini asks AfriForum for help to fight land expropriation
Article
/ 9 October 2018

Zwelithini asks AfriForum for help to fight land expropriation

The Zulu king has come out in opposition of land expropriation without compensation and says anyone who wants his vote in 2019 must kneel

By Raeesa Pather
Mbeki questions ANC’s motive for expropriation without compensation
Article
/ 25 September 2018

Mbeki questions ANC’s motive for expropriation without compensation

The comments were made in a leaked 30-page memorandum intended for internal use by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

By Dineo Bendile
Anti land expropriation groups targeting Vincent Smith — ANC caucus
Article
/ 13 September 2018

Anti land expropriation groups targeting Vincent Smith — ANC caucus

Smith has stepped down from all parliamentary committees, including those hearing submissions on land reform

By Govan Whittles
​Elders cry over land court setback
Article
/ 7 September 2018

​Elders cry over land court setback

A Land Claims Court decision reversed on appeal has devastated weary labour tenant applicants

By Lucas Ledwaba
A black farmer pleads with parliament to leave the constitution alone
Article
/ 4 September 2018

A black farmer pleads with parliament to leave the constitution alone

Land ever after: ​Ramodisa Monaisa pleaded for the Constitution to remain as it is

By Raeesa Pather
The battle for restitution in Alex is never-ending
Article
/ 24 August 2018

The battle for restitution in Alex is never-ending

It’s not only the original property owners but also young people who dream about land

By Lucas Ledwaba
Land reform – and how to keep your head
Article
/ 24 August 2018

Land reform – and how to keep your head

Brian Whittaker explains how expropriation without compensation will require careful management by the state

By Letters
Under pressure Donald Trump falls for fake news about South African whites
Article
/ 23 August 2018

Under pressure Donald Trump falls for fake news about South African whites

‘Get your facts straight, Donald,’ SA government says to Donald Trump

By Mashadi Kekana
DA tests SABC impartiality claim
Article
/ 7 August 2018

DA tests SABC impartiality claim

The DA plans to make a complaint against the SABC for broadcasting President Ramaphosa’s land expropriation announcement

By Mashadi Kekana
Changes to the Constitution may boost, not weaken property rights
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Changes to the Constitution may boost, not weaken property rights

Steven Friedman argues that the constitutional amendment is likely to clarify the Constitution’s current provisions on land expropriation

By Point Author
Explainer: What’s involved in changing the Constitution
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Explainer: What’s involved in changing the Constitution

South Africa’s constitution has been amended 17 times already. But, the procedure for doing so is onerous

By Comment Author
Threats of war conclude WC land hearings
Article
/ 4 August 2018

Threats of war conclude WC land hearings

Panel at Western Cape land hearings receive conflicting ownership accounts and threats to defend land violently

By Govan Whittles
Cyril’s late night move spooks rand
Article
/ 3 August 2018

Cyril’s late night move spooks rand

The ANC says it wants to amend the Constitution yet the public hearings on land are still under way

By Tebogo Tshwane
ANC will support constitutional amendment to expropriate land without compensation
Article
/ 1 August 2018

ANC will support constitutional amendment to expropriate land without compensation

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement comes as Parliament’s Joint Constitutional Review Committee’s public hearings reach finality

By Tshidi Madia
‘What about 1908, 1872?’ Land committee asked to recognise colonial dispossession
Article
/ 25 July 2018

‘What about 1908, 1872?’ Land committee asked to recognise colonial dispossession

The constitutional review committee is only investigating the dispossession of land since the adoption of the Native Land Act in 1913

By Govan Whittles
‘Expropriation without compensation must start now — not later’
Article
/ 19 July 2018

‘Expropriation without compensation must start now — not later’

The overwhelming sentiment in the North West is to give land to the people not traditional authorities

By Mashadi Kekana
‘It’s unfounded’ — Lekota’s reaction to being called a sell-out
Article
/ 19 July 2018

‘It’s unfounded’ — Lekota’s reaction to being called a sell-out

Mosiuoa Lekota says he will stand firmly by his view that there is no need to amend the Constitution or to expropriate land without compensation

By Tshidi Madia
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