New draft expropriation bill
Zuma talks tough on land, though repeat of Zimbabwe unlikely
Zuma is fighting to retain control of South Africa against opponents within the ruling ANC who want him to resign the party leadership.
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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.
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Calls to review controversial Expropriation Bill
President Jacob Zuma has asked Parliament to advise him on the processes followed.
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Passed Expropriation Bill ‘will herald new era of intensified land reform’
The ANC has hailed yesterday’s passing of the Expropriation Bill as historic.
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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.
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The NCOP adopts the Expropriation Bill
The NCOP has adopted the Expropriation Bill, calling the move a ‘progressive step’.
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Expropriation Bill closer to becoming law
Some MPs are unhappy and say the definitions are too broad, which can deter investment.
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Parties still divided over controversial Expropriation Bill
The bill is set to be adopted by Parliament’s Public Works Committee next week.
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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.
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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.
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Govt proposes changes to Expropriation Bill
The department of public works complained that the Bill excluded the right to go to court.
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Expropriation Bill compensation amounts to be challenged
Parliament’s Public Works Portfolio Committee has begun deliberating on the controversial draft law.
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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.
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New draft Expropriation Bill approved
Cabinet approved the draft law which will replace the outdated Expropriation Act of 1975.
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Cabinet approves draft expropriation bill
The bill allows for the expropriation of land and assets and will replace the Expropriation Act of 1975.
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New expropriation bill heads to Parly
Government tried to get an earlier version of the bill passed in 2008.
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Expropriation bill gets thumbs up
Government is hoping to finalise the expropriation bill before the end of the year.
