Discover the implications of the Expropriation Bill as we answer seven crucial FAQs that clarify its impact on South Africans.
repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons.
This legislation has undergone a five-year process of public consultation and parliamentary deliberation, aligning legislation on expropriation with the Constitution. The legislation was passed by the National Council of Provinces in March 2024. It is only human to be curious about certain aspects of the new Bill and the government has answered seven frequently asked questions.The Act adheres to Section 25 of the Constitution which ensures that the expropriation is fair, lawful, and not arbitrary. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is the implementing agent for the Expropriation Act. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has the primary authority as per the new law.
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