Why is the Expropriation Bill necessary for South Africa?
Why is the Expropriation Bill necessary for South Africa?
08 Mar 2021
Expropriation of land without any compensation can only take place in extreme circumstances, as the new bill looks to align with South Africa's constitution, by defining how and when this controversial process can take place.
Public debate around the Expropriation Bill, published on 9 October 2020, has largely centred on the concerns about the rights and interests of property owners. Expropriation itself is a matter of course in SA — but for limited purposes of obtaining land for public use such as roads, dams, schools or other infrastructure.