National Assembly Agrees to Withdrawal and Redrafting of Expropriation Bill

The ANC says it welcomes the withdrawal of the Expropriation Bill by the South African National Assembly today.

Section 25 of the Constitution is currently being reviewed by Parliament… which is expected to add clarity to the controversial issue of land expropriation without compensation.

ANC Chief Whip, Jackson Mthembu, pointed out that the withdrawal of the Bill by the Portfolio Committee on Public Works is logical as it allows the legislature to focus on one process dealing with this issue which is so important to South Africa.

The Expropriation Bill was initially passed by Parliament in 2016, and returned by former President Jacob Zuma in 2017, due to some concerns.

This Bill is now withdrawn and will be redrafted, and reintroduced upon the conclusion of the (CRC) process.

Mthembu said in a statement Tuesday evening: “The ANC is committed to the expropriation of land without compensation as informed by the resolution of our 54th National Conference.

“We are confident that the withdrawal of the Bill, and its reintroduction, will align all necessary legislative processes Parliament needs to undertake in order to implement this important resolution.”