Discussion | Land Expropriation | DA challenging new law in court

JOHANNESBURG - Taking land without compensation does not create wealth, it destroys it. 

That's the sentiment from lobby group, Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa - Free SA.

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Here's some facts: 

The expropriation act provides a framework for the state to acquire property in the public interest, with strict guidelines to ensure fair compensation

Under the law, authorities must first negotiate with property owners, and have attempted to acquire the land via reasonable means.

Land can only be expropriated as a last resort.

Noluthando Hlophoyi, a spokesperson at Free SA, spoke to eNCA.