Expert insights on the Expropriation Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the Expropriation Bill into law, concluding a five-year process. The amended Expropriation Act has sparked widespread debate, with some strongly opposing it while others view it more favourably. In order to shed some light on the controversial law, Annelize Crosby, head of legal intelligence at Agbiz, spoke to Farmer’s Weekly editor, Janine Ryan, about how the amended Expropriation Act differs from the Expropriation Act of 1975, what the amended Act says about expropriation without compensation, and whether the Act aligns with Section 25 of the Constitution.

Published: 05 February 2025