Anthea Jeffery of the Institute of Race Relations is a leading authority on land expropriation (or EWC – expropriation without compensation). She has been advocating against land expropriation, spelling out the implications this may have on the already fragile South African economy. In an article published on BizNews earlier this year, Jeffery commented that ‘the mere threat of widespread expropriation, especially for ‘nil’ compensation, is enough to deter most direct investment and stall any prospect of economic recovery. Many South Africans are worried about what it may mean for their personal property, with fears of homes and assets being taken without anything in exchange. Below, the IRR’s Head of Policy research notes there is a ‘deep divide’ on the amendment bill. ‘The Ad Hoc invited several organisations to make oral submissions to it – but left out the IRR and many others that should have been included’. This article was first published on the Daily Friend