South Africa has a new law to govern the expropriation (or compulsory acquisition) of private property by government for public purposes or in the public interest. The passing of the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 followed a parliamentary process that began in 2020.

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Land expropriation without compensation is a hot topic in South Africa, but US President Donald Trump’s claims that land is being confiscated in South Africa are not true.

President Donald Trump said the US would halt all future funding to South Africa because of its new land-expropriation law. The rand slumped.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has urged United States (US) President Donald Trump's advisors to deepen their understanding of South Africa's constitutionally guided and democratic policies as they investigate the Expropriation Act.

President Trump said he will cut funding to South Africa in a move that reflects Elon Musk's false claims over the years over his country of birth.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut funding over South Africa’s land expropriation policy.