THE EXPROPRIATION BILL IS SO WIDE IT’S OPEN TO ABUSE
2024-04-11
The FW de Klerk Foundation outlines the absence of clear definitions in the Expropriation Bill and the potential implications of this.
The FW de Klerk Foundation outlines the absence of clear definitions in the Expropriation Bill and the potential implications of this.
The Expropriation Bill, legalising expropriation without compensation, poses a grave threat to South Africa’s economy and the most vulnerable in society.
The FW de Klerk Foundation views the passage of the Expropriation Bill through the NA and NCOP as of concern and reiterates objections to the Bill’s provisions for expropriation without compensation, while highlighting the associated procedural irregularities.
On Tuesday, 19 March 2024, Parliament’s second house, the National Council of Provinces, passed a version of the Expropriation Bill which allows for expropriation without compensation.
On Wednesday, 7 February 2024, Parliament’s second house, the National Council of Provinces’ committee working on the Expropriation Bill, met to discuss changes to the Bill.
During 2023, Parliament considered a mix of positive legislation and legislation that falls seriously short of constitutional standards.
The FW de Klerk Foundation takes great pleasure in announcing that Khaya Lam, meaning “my home”, will be the recipient of its 2023 FW de Klerk Goodwill Award.
On Friday, 14 July, the FW de Klerk Foundation, supported by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung South Africa (KAS), hosted a conference on property rights at The Bryanston Country Club in Johannesburg.
On Friday, 14 July, the FW de Klerk Foundation, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), hosted a conference on the topic of property rights at the Bryanston Country Club in Johannesburg.