Land Grab or Land Reform? The Heated Debate Over SA’s Expropriation Bill Report By Mellisa Sithole

Land Grab or Land Reform? The Heated Debate Over SA’s Expropriation Bill Report By Mellisa Sithole

LN24 / 24 minutes

March 19, 2025

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act into law, granting the state the authority to acquire private property in the public interest for various purposes. The government asserts that this legislation promotes inclusivity and broader access to natural resources. However, this has caused tension between farmers and the South African government. How does this act affect agricultural landowners and food production in the country? LN24 international, Mellisa Sithole, was in conversation with former president of World Farmers Organisation, Chairman of Saai and Agri All Africa Theo de Jäger.