Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump
Summary
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa approved a law that allows the government to take some private land without paying the owners. This has caused controversy, especially with U.S. President Donald Trump and some political groups in South Africa. The law aims to increase land ownership among black South Africans, mainly focusing on lands not used productively by the owners.Key Facts
- The law is called the Expropriation Act and allows land to be taken without payment under certain conditions.
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes the law, saying it discriminates against white farmers.
- The South African government says the law supports black land ownership and provides compensation in most cases.
- Originally, South Africa aimed to change land ownership through a voluntary program that was slow and expensive.
- Expropriation without payment would only happen in rare cases, such as unused or abandoned land.
- Compensation will be "just-and-equitable," which may be less than market value.
- Owners can challenge expropriation decisions in court if they disagree.
- The change in law seeks to resolve over 80,000 unsettled land claims.
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