The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in South Africa announced its intention to amend Section 25 of the constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. They criticized the current Expropriation Act as inadequate and pledged to support a genuine return of land to its people. The MK Party also voiced opposition to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act and the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, alleging that they serve white capital interests and fail to address systemic issues.
CAPE TOWN - The uMkhonto weSizwe Party says it will make another push to amend Section 25 of the constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation.
During a second day of debate on the State of the Nation Address on Wednesday, the MK Party’s Nhlamulo Ndlela said under Cyril Ramphosa’s presidency, South Africa is a failed state.The MK Party said the sluggish economy and high unemployment rate are indicative of a failed state. “The MK party will not endorse half-baked legislation. We will push for an amendment to Section 25 of the constitution to allow for genuine land expropriation without compensation, to return the land to our people.” Act a betrayal and said his party won’t support it.
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