Tensions rise in the South African government of national unity (GNU) as ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile demands the resignation of Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson for his refusal to implement the newly signed Expropriation Bill. Mashatile argues that Macpherson's stance undermines the government and the rule of law. Macpherson, however, insists he will not implement the controversial legislation, citing its unconstitutionality and the guarantee of property rights enshrined in the South African Constitution. This dispute has intensified the rift between the ANC and the DA, with the latter threatening legal action against the Expropriation Bill and accusing the ANC of disrespecting coalition partners.
‘Only the DA can tell me to resign,’ Macpherson hits back Mashatile as rifts in the GNU over Expropriation Bill widen
Mashatile’s remarks follow President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Expropriation Bill into law, which nullifies the 1975 Expropriation Act. The newly enacted legislation grants state agencies the authority to expropriate property in the public interest. He added that while the government of national unity was functioning well, it was being undermined by"silly people."In response, Macpherson stated: “There’s only one person who will tell me to resign from the government, and that is the leader of this party. No other leader or member of another political party will tell me when or how I should resign.
The dispute has escalated tensions between the ANC and the DA, with the latter threatening to challenge the Expropriation Act in court. The DA argues that the legislation is unconstitutional.
EXPROPRIATION BILL GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY ANC DA PROPERTY RIGHTS
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South African Minister Macpherson Slams New Expropriation Bill, Fueling Political TensionsPublic Works Minister Macpherson's strong opposition to the recently signed expropriation bill has ignited political tensions within the South African government. He vows to protect property rights and prevent the expropriation of private property without compensation, clashing with the ANC's long-standing stance on land reform.
Read more »
Minister Dean Macpherson Remains Defiant Over Expropriation Bill, Faces Backlash From South AfricansThe Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure stated that expropriation without compensation would not happen on his watch, but SA aren't happy with his comment.
Read more »
GOOD Party challenges Minister Macpherson on Expropriation BillGOOD Party urges Minister Dean Macpherson to defend the Expropriation Bill amid legal threats from the DA, emphasising the importance of property rights and socio-economic development.
Read more »
Public Works Minister Calls Expropriation Act Unconstitutional, Citing Contradictory ClausesMinister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has declared the recently signed Expropriation Act unconstitutional, highlighting conflicting clauses that could infringe on property owners' rights. Macpherson, speaking alongside Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, argued that sections 7, 8, and 19 of the Act create contradictory processes for determining the value of property during expropriation. The DA has vowed to challenge the Act in court, claiming the ANC acted in 'bad faith' by not warning them of its imminent signing. Macpherson stressed the need for respect and equal partnership between political parties, emphasizing that arbitrary expropriation would not be tolerated under his watch.
Read more »
‘Only the DA can tell me to resign,’ Macpherson hits back Mashatile as rifts in the GNU over Expropriation Bill widensPublic Works Minister Dean Macpherson adamantly declared that no bill expropriation would take place under his supervision.
Read more »
Minister Macpherson vs Deputy Minister Zikalala over land billMacpherson and Zikalala gave South Africa a rare glimpse of the internal cracks not even the GNU could overcome in their attempt to unite the country behind the pact.
Read more »