The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa faces imminent collapse after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial Expropriation Bill into law. This move has triggered fierce backlash from coalition partners, particularly the DA, who view it as a breach of trust and a disregard for constitutional concerns. The DA has declared a dispute and called for a reset in the coalition's relationship with the ANC, demanding greater respect and partnership. The Expropriation Bill has been a point of contention, with the DA and other opposition parties arguing that it is unconstitutional and could lead to arbitrary land seizures.
DA leader John Steenhuisen. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers.The Government of National Unity is on the verge of collapse after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Bill into law, sparking outrage among coalition partners.
"The President needs to accept that his party is now just another minority party, and that the DA are partners in the GNU," Steenhuisen said.The Expropriation Bill has been a contentious issue, with the DA and other opposition parties opposing it on constitutional grounds. “He also failed to even have the courtesy to inform the minister about when he intended to sign the bill into force…As a mature call as a partner in the GNU for a reset in relations where we are respected and treated as a partner in the GNU and not as spectators.
SOUTH AFRICA EXPROPRIATION BILL GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY DA ANC COALITION
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.
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 »
South Africa Passes Controversial Expropriation Bill Allowing Land Seizure Without CompensationPresident Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Expropriation Bill into law, enabling the seizure of land without compensation for public purposes. The bill has sparked debate, with supporters emphasizing its role in addressing historical land inequalities and critics raising concerns about its potential impact on investor confidence and economic stability.
Read more »
South African Opposition Parties Vow to Challenge Expropriation Bill in CourtPresident Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Expropriation Bill into law has sparked controversy, with opposition parties and organizations pledging legal action against the legislation. The Bill aims to address land inequality by allowing for expropriation without compensation, but critics argue it threatens private property rights and investor confidence.
Read more »
South Africa Signs Expropriation Bill Allowing Land Seizure Without CompensationPresident Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Bill into law, enabling the government to seize land without compensation for public purposes. The bill, replacing the 1975 Expropriation Act, has sparked controversy with opposition parties and civil society groups condemning it as potentially unjust and threatening to legal action. While proponents argue it's a step towards addressing historical land dispossession, critics fear it could destabilize the economy and erode property rights.
Read more »
South Africa Passes Landmark Expropriation BillPresident Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Expropriation Bill into law, replacing the outdated Expropriation Act of 1975 and ushering in a new era of land reform.
Read more »
South Africa Passes Controversial Expropriation BillThe African National Congress (ANC) has secured the passage of the Expropriation Bill, which allows the government to seize land in the public interest. While the ANC argues it addresses land inequality and promotes inclusivity, opposition parties criticize it as unconstitutional and ineffective, pledging to challenge it in court.
Read more »