CA Parliament divided over MK Party's controversial land expropriation bill

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: South Africa

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CA Parliament divided over MK Party's controversial land expropriation bill

MK Party MP Mzwanele Manyi presented a bill aimed at amending the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation, dating back to 1652. Reactions within the Justice and Constitutional Development Portfolio Committee were mixed, with some calling the bill 'food for thought.' Manyi emphasized that land remains highly concentrated and advocated for land justice and increased economic participation.

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