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President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

New draft expropriation bill

Zuma talks tough on land, though repeat of Zimbabwe unlikely

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Zuma is fighting to retain control of South Africa against opponents within the ruling ANC who want him to resign the party leadership.

  • 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.

    1959 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.

    2165 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.

    2225 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    Parliament committee agrees to NCOP amendments to Expropriation Bill

    The NCOP passed the Bill last week with the support of all provinces except for the Western Cape.

    2228 days ago
  • Farmland in the Hex River Valley. Picture: Aletta Harris/EWN

    The NCOP adopts the Expropriation Bill

    The NCOP has adopted the Expropriation Bill, calling the move a ‘progressive step’.

    2234 days ago
  • The Parliament of South Africa. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Expropriation Bill closer to becoming law

    Some MPs are unhappy and say the definitions are too broad, which can deter investment.

    2340 days ago
  • FILE. Once passed, the bill will replace the apartheid-era Expropriation Act, which is not in line with the Constitution.. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Parties still divided over controversial Expropriation Bill

    The bill is set to be adopted by Parliament’s Public Works Committee next week.

    2346 days ago
  • FILE: The DA says the Bill does not define property as limited to land, and allows for expropriation not only for the public purpose, but also in the public interest.

    DA: Expropriation Bill gives State sweeping powers

    It says says the Bill gives the State sweeping powers because it doesn't define property as limited to land.

    2487 days ago
  • FILE: The bill allows for property to be taken over by the State for public purpose, such as building dams. Picture: Supplied.

    Public Works Committee to consider Expropriation Bill

    The bill allows for property to be taken over by the State for public purpose, such as building dams.

    2499 days ago
  • FILE: Government has proposed changes to the Expropriation Bill. Picture: EWN.

    Govt proposes changes to Expropriation Bill

    The department of public works complained that the Bill excluded the right to go to court.

    2500 days ago
  • FILE: Parliament’s Public Works Portfolio Committee has begun deliberating on the controversial draft law. Picture: EWN.

    Expropriation Bill compensation amounts to be challenged

    Parliament’s Public Works Portfolio Committee has begun deliberating on the controversial draft law.

    2500 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Minister Jeremy Cronin says the bill aims to set out a clear and fair process to be followed when land is expropriated. FB.

    Landowners can challenge expropriation bill

    Govt says the bill aims to set out a clear and fair process to be followed when land is expropriated.

    2654 days ago
  • FILE: Jeremy Cronin. Picture: GCIS.

    New draft Expropriation Bill approved

    Cabinet approved the draft law which will replace the outdated Expropriation Act of 1975.

    2855 days ago
  • FILE: The bill allows for the expropriation of land and assets and will replace the Expropriation Act of 1975. Picture: EWN.

    Cabinet approves draft expropriation bill

    The bill allows for the expropriation of land and assets and will replace the Expropriation Act of 1975.

    2856 days ago
  • FILE: The government tried to get an expropriation bill passed in 2008. Picture: Supplied.

    New expropriation bill heads to Parly

    Government tried to get an earlier version of the bill passed in 2008.

    2913 days ago
  • Jeremy Cronin. Picture: Matshidiso Madia/EWN.

    Expropriation bill gets thumbs up

    Government is hoping to finalise the expropriation bill before the end of the year.

    3361 days ago
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