Expropriation Act

The Expropriation Bill, 2025 is a legislative amendment that establishes the framework for compulsory property acquisition by South African government entities. The legislation defines expropriation as the mandatory acquisition of property and grants expropriation authority to various state entities across national, provincial, and municipal levels. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of marginalized communities and the facilitation of equitable resource distribution. It aims to align South Africa's expropriation processes with constitutional requirements and provides clear guidelines for implementation. The bill was enacted after a five-year process of deliberation and replaces the apartheid-era Expropriation Act of 1975. The legislation has been met with significant debate regarding its democratic legitimacy, with some questioning its passage under the new government of national unity.learn more on wikipedia