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FILE: ANC MP Dr Mathole Motshekga. Picture: Supplied.

Expropriation bill

MPs raise concerns over parallel public hearings on Expropriation Bill

By Babalo Ndenze

Dr Mathole Motshekga, who chairs the committee on land expropriation, said that the proceedings of the Public Works committee were like putting the cart before...

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    Govt to give more clarity on land expropriation without compensation

    The Public Works Ministry is working on adding a section to the Expropriation Bill that will cover the circumstances under which land expropriation can take place.

    1337 days ago
  • The last public hearing on the possible amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution with regards to land expropriation without compensation took place in Goodwood, Cape Town. Picture: @FloydShivambu/Twitter

    Parly committee may send Expropriation Bill back for re-drafting

    The bill currently does not provide for expropriation without compensation, but rather 'just and equitable' compensation.

    1361 days ago
  • Contralesa held a press briefing in Johannesburg with the EFF on 5 July 2018 where it announced that it agrees with the party that Section 25 of the Constitution must be amended to allow for expropriation of land without compensation. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN

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    During a meeting on Thursday, Contralesa and the EFF agreed that the state must be the overall custodian of land in the country.

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  • Co-chairperson of the constitutional review committee Vincent Smith during a media briefing in Kempton Park, Johannesburg 24 June 2018. The committee is tasked with reviewing Section 25 of the Constitution for the expropriation of land without compensation. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    Land hearings taking a toll on MPs

    Committee co-chair Vincent Smiths says they underestimated the interest from South Africans on the issue of expropriation of land without compensation.

    1414 days ago
  • Co-chairperson of the constitutional review committee Vincent Smith during a media briefing in Kempton Park, Johannesburg 24 June 2018. The committee is tasked with reviewing Section 25 of the Constitution for the expropriation of land without compensation. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    Constitutional amendments: Quality, not quantity submissions key for committee

    Committee chairperson Vincent Smith says the hearings which will be hosted at venues across the country over the next month are open to all South Africans.

    1424 days ago
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    ANC: Expropriation of land key to SA economic development

    Masondo says the ANC’s resolution on this matter hints at what type of land could be targeted for uncompensated expropriation.

    1535 days ago
  • FILE: Wheat farming. Picture: AFP

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    1884 days ago
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    Cosatu urges government to amend Expropriation Bill

    Cosatu says the bill should prohibit any compensation of individuals whose property was acquitted during apartheid.

    1904 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma responds to a debate in Parliament. Picture: GCIS

    Zuma officially refers Expropriation Bill back to National Assembly

    The president said Parliament failed to facilitate adequate public participation during the processing of the bill.

    1917 days ago
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    Zuma sends Expropriation Bill back to Parliament

    The president has also appealed to land claimants not to opt for financial compensation rather than land.

    1924 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma requests clarity on process of passing Expropriation Bill

    Jacob Zuma received petitions urging him not to sign the bill as proper procedure wasn’t followed.

    2123 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS

    Calls to review controversial Expropriation Bill

    President Jacob Zuma has asked Parliament to advise him on the processes followed.

    2123 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma hands over a cheque to the leader of the Mahishi community as part of the first phase of compensation in the land claim agreement. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Zuma urged not to sign ‘unconstitutional’ Expropriation Bill

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    2171 days ago
  • EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    EFF: Expropriation Bill doesn't address colonial past

    The party’s spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says land must be expropriated without compensation.

    2183 days ago
  • FILE: The bill replaces the 1975 Expropriation Act of the apartheid-era. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Passed Expropriation Bill ‘will herald new era of intensified land reform’

    The ANC has hailed yesterday’s passing of the Expropriation Bill as historic.

    2183 days ago
  • A farmer inspects his land, in the Free State. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Expropriation Bill passed by National Assembly

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    2184 days ago
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