Mixed reaction to signing of Expropriation Bill into law
Ramaphosa signed the bill on Thursday saying it aligns with the country’s constitution.
Rise Mzansi launched its manifesto in Pretoria on 20 January 2024. Picture: X/RiseMzansiYouth
JOHANNESBURG - Rise Mzansi says it is not opposed to the Expropriation Bill signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa signed the bill on Thursday saying it aligns with the country’s constitution.
The law provides a framework for expropriation that is in the public’s interests for varied reasons.
The party's Magashule Gana said the legislation will accommodate everyone.
"We do not share some of what's being shared by other parties or other South Africans, that the act itself will promote land threats. In the case that there, let's say there's a dispute between the state, the land or property owner the final arbitrator will be the courts."
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However, the Democratic Alliance (DA) shares a different view.
The DA said the signing of the bill is a direct attack on the constitutional rights of South Africans and is unconstitutional.
DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp said the party will be discussing how to hold government accountable.
"The Democratic Alliance considers the signing of the Expropriation Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a matter of the utmost seriousness.
Tomorrow at a media conference the leader of the Democratic Alliance John Steenhuisen will outline the next steps in response to this deeply concerning development."