Land seizure and South Africa’s new expropriation bill: scholar weighs up the new act

South Africa has a new law to govern the expropriation (or compulsory acquisition) of private property by government for public purposes or in the public interest.

The passing of the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 followed a parliamentary process that began in 2020.

The act repeals the apartheid-era Expropriation…

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