De Lille: Expropriation Bill provides for courts to intervene on compensation
Public Works Minister Patricia de Lille says the newly gazetted Expropriation Bill allows for courts to intervene if parties are unable to reach an agreement on compensation for land.
De Lille briefed the media in Cape Town on Sunday.
She was part of an inter-ministerial committee which gave feedback on the outcomes of Saturday’s meeting that was chaired by Deputy President David Mabuza.
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“In terms of the just and administration law and also in terms of the Constitution, the proposal in the bill is that compensation will be determined by general agreement.
“If a person is not happy with a proposed settlement then the courts can be there to assist in the agreement to determine compensation.”
On Friday, government gazetted the Expropriation Bill of 2020 as a replacement for the Expropriation Act of 1975.
The bill is meant to ensure that comprehensive land redistribution for agricultural purposes, human settlements and industrial development is implemented.
“The bill brings certainty to South Africans and investors because it clearly outlines how expropriation can be done and on what basis. This legislative certainty is critical as we rebuild our economy and invest in our communities,” De Lille added.
