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“Amongst the issues addressed was the matter of how the Expropriation Act’s nil compensation clause is not designed to facilitate unlawful land seizures and undermine property investment.

Spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said the delegation explained that the expropriation law's nil compensation clause was not designed to facilitate unlawful land seizures. "We believe these dialogues ...

South Africa’s government confirmed that it could expropriate land, buildings, and other assets under the Expropriation Act. Even houses and businesses are not entirely safe. In January 2025 ...