AfriForum, the agricultural union TAU SA and the business organisation Sakeliga decided to combine their efforts and develop a joint litigation strategy to oppose government\u2019s intended plans to expropriate property without compensation.<\/p>\n
The decision follows an internal discussion document of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) that was provided to AfriForum by a reputable source. The document contains a list of properties which are earmarked for expropriation. The document\u2019s disclosure was preceded by confirmation from Zizi Kodwa, Head of the Presidency, as well as other members of the ANC\u2019s National Executive Committee (NEC) that the DRDLR had an expropriation list of 139 properties. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, also indicated that her department had already identified land for expropriation, but that she would not make the list public, as it would then serve as a warning to affected owners and provide them with the opportunity to prepare for legal action. The disclosure of the list also follows President Cyril Ramaphosa\u2019s announcement that he and the ANC wanted to change the Constitution to make expropriation without compensation possible.<\/p>\n
As a result of confirmations by ANC NEC members as well as the Minister, all three organisations agree that an expropriation list indeed exists. The Institute of Race Relations\u2019 finding that the list was credible, as well as the fact that most of the properties on the list adhere to the Department\u2019s description of which categories of property would be targeted, are reason enough to view the expropriation list with gravity and not to dismiss it.<\/p>\n
AfriForum, TAU SA and Sakeliga encouraged their respective members and other people whose properties are on the list to contact the organisations and provide information to enable the three organisations to jointly decide on a strategy to support people who are affected negatively. All three organisations indicate that they have already been inundated by members and other people whose properties are included on the expropriation list.<\/p>\n
According to Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, the threat of expropriation without compensation is of such a serious nature that we cannot afford division among the supporters of property rights. \u201cTogether we are stronger,\u201d Kriel says. Kriel also indicates that other supporters of the protection of property rights are welcome to join the organisations\u2019 cooperation actions. According to Kriel, AfriForum has already had talks with leaders who are part of AgriSA\u2019s provincial affiliates, and these leaders support AfriForum\u2019s disclosure of the expropriation list.<\/p>\n
Louis Meintjes, President of TAU SA, says that property rights and compensation at market value are key to a sustainable economy and economic growth. \u201cThese two principles may never be set aside. This case is bigger that any person or institution. Standing together is the only workable success for land owners in South Africa,\u201d Meintjes adds.<\/p>\n
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